relationship between body dysmorphic disorder symptoms and social anxiety symptoms, through self-esteem

Abstract :

The aim of the present study was to determine the relationship between body dysmorphic disorder symptoms and social anxiety symptoms, through self-esteem. There fore, 378 students from University of Tabriz were selected using a multi-stage cluster random sampling method. Data were collected using the Connor Social Anxiety Scale (SPIN), Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), and Littleton Body Image Concern inventory (BICI) questionnaires.After statistical calculations using AMOS₂₄ software and Structural equation metod.The results indicated that the measured model had a good fit with the theoretical model. Furthermore, the findings showed a significant positive relationship between body dysmorphic disorder symptoms and social anxiety, as well as significant negative relationships between body dysmorphic disorder symptoms and self-esteem, as well as between self-esteem and social anxiety. hence, it can be concluded that a decrease in self-esteem levels in individuals with body dysmorphic disorder symptoms may lead to the onset or exacerbation of social anxiety disorder, and by increasing self-esteem levels in these individuals, the onset and intensification of social anxiety disorder can be prevented.

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