Body Image Concerns, Self-esteem and Life Satisfaction amongst Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in India

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Page: 337-340

Ritika R Malhotra (Department of Psychology, Nagindas Khandwala College, Mumbai, Maharashtra)

This study attempts to examine how women’s body image, self-esteem, and life satisfaction are negatively impacted by Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). PCOS appears to be associated with various health issues, including metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, and anovulatory infertility. Obesity, hirsutism, and acne are the most prevalent signs of PCOS. Individuals who are affected by these illnesses may experience psychological effects, which could lead to issues such as dysmorphic appearance concerns, global self-worth and overall contentment with life. Method: The sample size of this study includes 126 women suffering from PCOS in India under the age group of 18-35 years old, through snowball sampling. For this study, The Body Image Concern Inventory, the Satisfaction with Life Scale, and the Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale were used to assess study participants. To analyse the data t-test, Descriptive Statistics, and Pearson Product Moment Correlation was used. This study’s findings suggest that body image may influence life satisfaction but not necessarily self-esteem.