Self Esteem and Body Dysmorphic Disorder Symptoms among Students of University of Jordan Users and Nonusers of Social Media Filters: A Comparative Study

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https://doi.org/10.35516/hum.v52i4.6965

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Self Esteem Body Dysmorphic Disorder Symptoms, Social Media Filters, University Students.

Abstract

Objective: The study aimed to examine differences in the relationship between self-esteem and body dysmorphic disorder symptoms among students of University of Jordan Users and Nonusers of Social Media Filters.

Method: The study used the descriptive, correlational, comparative method. The study sample consisted of (624) male and female students who were selected by cluster randomization. The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale was used, and the Body Dysmorphic Disorder Symptoms Scale was developed by the researchers.

Results: The results of the study showed that the level of self-esteem among university students who used and did not use social media filters was high, and it also showed that there was a statistically significant difference in the degree of self-esteem in favor of students who did not use social media filters. The results showed that the level of prevalence of body dysmorphic disorder symptoms among students who used social media filters was moderate, while it was low among students who did not use social media filters. The results also showed a statistically significant difference in the degree of prevalence of body dysmorphic disorder symptoms in favor of students who use social media filters. The results also indicated that there was a statistically significant difference between the correlation coefficients of self-esteem and body dysmorphic disorder symptoms among University of Jordan students according to the variable of using social media filters.

Conclusions: The study recommends designing and implementing group counseling programs directed at university students, especially users of social media filters, to develop their self-confidence and improve acceptance of their body images.

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Author Biography

Mohammad Khalaf Alkhawaldeh, Department of Counseling and Special Education, School of Educational Sciences, The University of Jordan, Jordan

Assistant Professor, Department of Counseling and Special Education, School of Educational Sciences, The University of Jordan, Jordan

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2025-03-10

How to Cite

Nassar, A. A. M., & Alkhawaldeh, M. K. (2025). Self Esteem and Body Dysmorphic Disorder Symptoms among Students of University of Jordan Users and Nonusers of Social Media Filters: A Comparative Study. Dirasat: Human and Social Sciences, 52(4), 6965. https://doi.org/10.35516/hum.v52i4.6965

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Psychology
Received 2024-02-21
Accepted 2024-04-28
Published 2025-03-10