<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <!DOCTYPE article PUBLIC "-//NLM//DTD JATS (Z39.96) Journal Publishing DTD v1.2d1 20170631//EN" "JATS-journalpublishing1.dtd"> <ArticleSet> <Article> <Journal> <PublisherName>journalofhealthstudies</PublisherName> <JournalTitle>Indian Journal of Health Studies</JournalTitle> <PISSN>I</PISSN> <EISSN>S</EISSN> <Volume-Issue>Volume 6 Issue 2</Volume-Issue> <PartNumber/> <IssueTopic>Multidisciplinary</IssueTopic> <IssueLanguage>English</IssueLanguage> <Season>July 24</Season> <SpecialIssue>N</SpecialIssue> <SupplementaryIssue>N</SupplementaryIssue> <IssueOA>Y</IssueOA> <PubDate> <Year>-0001</Year> <Month>11</Month> <Day>30</Day> </PubDate> <ArticleType>Health Studies</ArticleType> <ArticleTitle>Nexus Between Body Image Perception, BMI, and Self-Esteem Among Indian Young Adults: A Quantitative Analysis</ArticleTitle> <SubTitle/> <ArticleLanguage>English</ArticleLanguage> <ArticleOA>Y</ArticleOA> <FirstPage>83</FirstPage> <LastPage>98</LastPage> <AuthorList> <Author> <FirstName>Chaitanya</FirstName> <LastName>Vankrothu</LastName> <AuthorLanguage>English</AuthorLanguage> <Affiliation/> <CorrespondingAuthor>N</CorrespondingAuthor> <ORCID/> <FirstName>Rani Vidhyulatha</FirstName> <LastName>Gummadi</LastName> <AuthorLanguage>English</AuthorLanguage> <Affiliation/> <CorrespondingAuthor>Y</CorrespondingAuthor> <ORCID/> <FirstName/> <LastName>Yarram</LastName> <AuthorLanguage>English</AuthorLanguage> <Affiliation/> <CorrespondingAuthor>Y</CorrespondingAuthor> <ORCID/> </Author> </AuthorList> <DOI>10.56490/IJHS.2024.6205</DOI> <Abstract>This study investigates the relationship between BMI, self-esteem and body image perceptions among young adults in India, with a focus on gender differences. Using a cross-sectional correlational methodology, data were collected from 101 participants from undergraduate University students in Andhra Pradesh, employing the “Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire” (MBSRQ) and the “Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale” (RSES). Descriptive statistics, correlational analysis, and regression analysis were used to examine the variables__ampersandsign#39; associations. The results revealed a positive correlation between BMI and body image perceptions, particularly in subscales of Fitness Evaluation and Self-Classified Weight. However, the overall relationship between self-esteem and body image was weak, suggesting a limited impact of body image on self-esteem in this population. The regression model explained 13% of the variance in self-esteem, with Fitness Orientation emerging as a significant predictor. Contrary to expectations, there were no significant gender differences found in self-esteem or body image satisfaction. These findings highlight the influence of societal shifts towards body positivity and inclusivity in reducing the impact of body image concerns on self-esteem. The study underscores the need for promoting physical fitness and challenging traditional beauty standards to foster self-acceptance and well-being among Indian young adults.</Abstract> <AbstractLanguage>English</AbstractLanguage> <Keywords>Body image, BMI, self-esteem, young adults, Indian context, gender dynamics, societal standards</Keywords> <URLs> <Abstract>https://journalofhealthstudies.in/ubijournal-v1copy/journals/abstract.php?article_id=15323&title=Nexus Between Body Image Perception, BMI, and Self-Esteem Among Indian Young Adults: A Quantitative Analysis</Abstract> </URLs> <References> <ReferencesarticleTitle>References</ReferencesarticleTitle> <ReferencesfirstPage>16</ReferencesfirstPage> <ReferenceslastPage>19</ReferenceslastPage> <References/> </References> </Journal> </Article> </ArticleSet>