1. Student's full name: Hoang Thi Thao 2. Gender: Female
3. Date of birth: February 5, 1998
4. Place of birth: Vinh Yen City, Vinh Phuc Province
5. Decision on student admission No. 2606/QD – XHNV dated November 26, 2021, by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
6. Changes in the training process:
(Note the types of changes and the corresponding times)
7. Thesis title: Body image self-assessment in high school students
8. Major: Psychology; Code: 831040101
9. Scientific supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Truong Thi Khanh Ha; Department of Psychology, University of Social Sciences and Humanities
10. Summary of the thesis results:
This study was conducted on 482 high school students in Hanoi and Vinh Phuc provinces to investigate self-assessment of body image among high school students. We used three main scales for the survey: the Multidimensional Self-Image Scale (MBSRQ-AS); the Socio-Cultural Attitudes Towards Appearance Scale (SATAQ-4); and the Life Satisfaction Scale (SWLS). The research results showed differences in body image orientation, concern about being overweight, and self-assessment of body weight between males and females. Students had average body image orientation and assessment. The internalization of a thin/low-fat body influenced self-assessment of body image, especially in female students, while the internalization of a muscular/toned body influenced satisfaction with body parts, especially in male students. Pressure from family, friends, and media influences aspects of self-assessment of body image. Peer pressure predicts a decrease in appearance ratings and body image satisfaction among students, while conversely increasing concern about being overweight and self-assessment of body weight. Family pressure predicts an increase in concern about being overweight among students. In this study, we did not find a predictive effect of media influence on appearance on self-assessment of body image in students. Most aspects of self-assessment of body image showed a statistically significant positive correlation with life satisfaction. Specifically, appearance orientation, appearance ratings, and body image satisfaction showed a statistically significant positive correlation with life satisfaction.
Overall, the preliminary research results fill in the theoretical gaps for the concepts of the topic and provide a basis for our recommendations to families, educational institutions, and society.
11. Practical applicability: none
12. Future Research Directions: In the future, the thesis plans to conduct a longitudinal study to investigate whether or not there are changes in self-assessment of body image across different developmental stages in adolescents.
13. Published works related to the thesis: None
INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS
1. Full name: Hoang Thi Thao........................... 2. Sex: Female
3. Date of birth: 05/02/1998
4. Place of birth: Vinh Yen city, Vinh Phuc province
5. Admission decision number: 2606/QD – XHNV issued by Principal of University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi on November 26, 2021
6. Changes in academic process:
(List the forms of change and corresponding times)
7. Official thesis title: Self-assessment of high school students' body image
8. Major: Psychology 9. Code: 831040101
10. Supervisors: Ph.D Truong Thi Khanh Ha, Faculty of Psychology, University of Social Sciences and Humanities
(Full name, academic title and degree)
11. Summary of the findings of the thesis: The research was actioned on 482 high-school students in two provinces (Hanoi and Vinh Phuc) for self-assessment on body images of high school students. We used 3 main scales to conduct the survey: Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Questionaire – Appearance Scale (MBSRQ-AS), Sociocultural Attitudes Towards Appearance Questionaire – 4 (SATAQ-4) and Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). The results of the research showed that there're differences in appearance orientation, overweighted-concerning and self-assessment of body weight between male and female. Students' orientation and evaluation of appearance were average. The internalization of a thin/low-fat body affects body image self-orientation, especially in female students, and the internalization of a muscular/toned appearance affects the satisfaction of body parts, especially in male students. Pressure from family, friends, and media influence are factors aspect of self-evaluation of body image. Peer pressure predicts a decrease in students' appearance evaluation and body satisfaction, while on the contrary it increases students' concerns about being overweight and increases their body-weight self-assessment. Pressure from families is expected to increase concerns about being overweight among students. In this research, we did not find a prediction of the results of media influence on appearance affecting self-assessment of body image among students. Most aspects of self-assessed body image were significantly positively correlated with life satisfaction. specific, appearance orientation, appearance evaluation, and satisfaction with body parts have a significantly positive correlation with life satisfaction.
Overall, the outcomes of the research filled the gaps in the theoretical basis for the concepts of the topic and are the basis for us to make recommendations for families, educational institutions and society.
(Summarize them with stress on the new findings, if any)
12. Practical applicability, if any: None
13. Further research directions, if any: In the future, the expected research direction of the thesis is to explore longitudinal research to find out whether or not there is a change in self-assessment of body image through the development-stages of teenagers.
14. Thesis-related publications: None
(List them in chronological order)
