SELF-ESTEEM, ANXIETY, AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON EATING BEHAVIOR IN ADOLESCENT GIRLS
SELF-ESTEEM, ANXIETY, AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON EATING BEHAVIOR IN ADOLESCENT GIRLS

Summary/Abstract: This study explores the influence of self-esteem and anxiety on adolescent girls' eating behavior within a complex psychological and social context. Adolescence is a vulnerable period during which young individuals develop self-image and a set of behaviors influenced by internal and external factors, including body perception and social pressures. Low self-esteem and anxiety are recognized as major risk factors in the manifestation of maladaptive eating behaviors, such as emotional eating, restrictive eating, and excessive weight control. This research aims to investigate how these psychological traits contribute to problematic eating behaviors in adolescent girls by analyzing correlations between self-esteem, physical appearance-related anxiety, and eating disorders. The study employs a quantitative design to identify trends in maladaptive eating within a sample of 206 adolescent girls, grouped based on eating attitudes and associated behaviors, measured using EAT-26, EEQ-CA, and other validated instruments. The findings highlight the critical role of low self-esteem and anxiety in the development of these behaviors and suggest directions for prevention interventions.

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