ArticleIndian journal of psychological medicine2026
Beyond the Mirror: Psychological Correlates of Body Image Dissatisfaction.
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Background: Body image dissatisfaction (BID) is associated with compromised psychological well-being (PWB) and quality of life (QoL); however, the mechanisms underlying these associations remain underexplored in non-Western populations. This study tested whether psychological distress mediates the BID-PWB and BID-QoL relationships among college-going young adults in urban India, and examined gender differences across these pathways. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 225 participants (125 females, 100 males; Results: The final model demonstrated excellent fit ( Conclusion: BID compromises QoL and PWB primarily through psychological distress, identifying distress reduction as an efficient intervention target. These findings extend the body image literature into a collectivistic cultural context, suggesting that sociocultural factors attenuate gender-differential vulnerability patterns observed in Western samples. Culturally adapted, distress-focused interventions within college mental health frameworks are recommended; longitudinal research is needed to establish causal directionality.
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