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@article{196452,
        author = {Fathima Hurain P and Kavya Vijayan},
        title = {BODY IMAGE AND EATING ATTITUDES},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {11},
        pages = {4255-4260},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=196452},
        abstract = {Adolescence is a critical developmental stage during which concerns related to body image become increasingly significant, particularly among teenage girls. Sociocultural pressures, including exposure to appearance-focused media and peer comparison, contribute to the development of body image dissatisfaction, which may influence eating attitudes. The present study aimed to examine the relationship between body image dissatisfaction and eating attitudes among teenage girls. A quantitative, descriptive correlational research design was employed. The sample consisted of 200 adolescent girls aged 13–19 years selected using stratified random sampling from urban educational institutions in Mysore, including JSS Pre-University College, Kendriya Vidyalaya Mysore, St. Joseph’s Central School, and Mahajana Pre-University College.  Data were collected using standardized tools, namely the Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ 34) and the Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26). The data were analyzed using Pearson’s correlation.  The results revealed a strong positive relationship between body image dissatisfaction and eating attitudes, indicating that higher levels of dissatisfaction are associated with more unhealthy eating attitudes among teenage girls. The findings support the hypothesis and highlight the importance of addressing body image concerns in adolescence. The study emphasizes the need for early intervention and awareness programs in schools to promote healthy body image and positive eating attitudes among adolescents.},
        keywords = {Body Image Dissatisfaction, Eating Attitudes, Adolescents, Teenage Girls, Body Image},
        month = {April},
        }