THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BODY DISSATISFACTION AND SOCIAL ANXIETY IN ADOLESCENTS USING INSTAGRAM FACE FILTERS (Original Research)
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Title
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BODY DISSATISFACTION AND SOCIAL ANXIETY IN ADOLESCENTS USING INSTAGRAM FACE FILTERS (Original Research)
Subject
Adolescents; Body dissatisfaction; Instagram face filter; Social anxiety
Description
Introduction: Dissatisfaction with one’s body, especially the face, is common among
adolescents. These feelings often lead young women to use face filters on Instagram to
conceal their feelings. The gap between real-life appearances and virtual images can
increase anxiety in social situations. This study aimed to investigate the relationship
between body dissatisfaction and social anxiety among adolescent girls who utilize face
filters on Instagram.
Method: This research employed an observational analytic correlation design with a
cross-sectional approach involving a sample of 165 participants selected through
purposive sampling. The level of body dissatisfaction was assessed using the
Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire-Appearance Scale, which yielded a
Cronbach's Alpha reliability coefficient of 0.866. Meanwhile, social anxiety levels were
measured using the Social Anxiety Scale for Adolescents, which demonstrated a
Cronbach's Alpha reliability coefficient ranging from 0.76 to 0.91.
Results: The univariate analysis showed that 24.2% of respondents had moderate body
dissatisfaction, while 52.7% experienced average social anxiety. The bivariate analysis
revealed a strong positive correlation (r=0.435**, p=0.001) between body dissatisfaction
and social anxiety, indicating that increased body dissatisfaction is associated with higher
social anxiety levels.
Conclusions: The findings suggest a significant relationship between body
dissatisfaction and social anxiety among adolescent girls who use face filters on the
Instagram platform. It is recommended that health education initiatives be implemented
for young Instagram users to help mitigate body dissatisfaction and anxiety in their social
interactions.
adolescents. These feelings often lead young women to use face filters on Instagram to
conceal their feelings. The gap between real-life appearances and virtual images can
increase anxiety in social situations. This study aimed to investigate the relationship
between body dissatisfaction and social anxiety among adolescent girls who utilize face
filters on Instagram.
Method: This research employed an observational analytic correlation design with a
cross-sectional approach involving a sample of 165 participants selected through
purposive sampling. The level of body dissatisfaction was assessed using the
Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire-Appearance Scale, which yielded a
Cronbach's Alpha reliability coefficient of 0.866. Meanwhile, social anxiety levels were
measured using the Social Anxiety Scale for Adolescents, which demonstrated a
Cronbach's Alpha reliability coefficient ranging from 0.76 to 0.91.
Results: The univariate analysis showed that 24.2% of respondents had moderate body
dissatisfaction, while 52.7% experienced average social anxiety. The bivariate analysis
revealed a strong positive correlation (r=0.435**, p=0.001) between body dissatisfaction
and social anxiety, indicating that increased body dissatisfaction is associated with higher
social anxiety levels.
Conclusions: The findings suggest a significant relationship between body
dissatisfaction and social anxiety among adolescent girls who use face filters on the
Instagram platform. It is recommended that health education initiatives be implemented
for young Instagram users to help mitigate body dissatisfaction and anxiety in their social
interactions.
Creator
Vionita Apriliana and Dwi Suratmini
Source
http://dx.doi.org/10.50042/pnj.v6.i1.50042
Publisher
UNAIR
Date
March 2024
Contributor
Sri Wahyuni
Rights
ISSN : 26563894
Format
PDF
Language
English
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Citation
Vionita Apriliana and Dwi Suratmini, “THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BODY DISSATISFACTION AND SOCIAL ANXIETY IN ADOLESCENTS USING INSTAGRAM FACE FILTERS (Original Research),” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed April 25, 2026, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/11819.