MEDIATING ROLE OF BODY SHAMING BETWEEN FAMILY ENVIRONMENT AND SELF INJURIOUS BEHAVIOR IN ADOLESCENTS OF PAKISTAN

Abstract

This study examines the mediating role of body shaming in the relationship between family environment and self-injurious behaviour. For further study, 350 participants (175 girls and 175 boys) were selected from private and government colleges of Lahore through multi-stage sampling techniques. Participants of the study were given the Body-Shaming Victimization Scale, Family Adaptability and Cohesion Scale (family communication and family satisfaction) and Self-Injurious Behavior Scale along with the demographic form. Results from mediation analyses support the hypothesized model, indicating that body shaming significantly partially mediates the relationship between family environment and self-injurious behaviour. These findings underscore the importance of addressing familial influences and body image perceptions in interventions targeting self-injurious behaviour. Implications for clinical practice and public health initiatives are discussed.