Jurnal Kedokteran dan Kesehatan : Publikasi Ilmiah Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sriwijaya
Vol. 13 No. 1 (2026): Jurnal Kedokteran dan Kesehatan : Publikasi Ilmiah Fakultas Kedokteran Univers

THE EFFECT OF ACNE VULGARIS ON BODY IMAGE, SELF-ESTEEM, AND SELF-CONFIDENCE AMONG ADOLESCENTS

Shally Ayu Chintya (Skin And Hair Health Study Program, Akademi Komunitas Darussalam, Banyuwangi)
Nafiah Apriliasiharta (Departement of Pediatric, Dr Moewardi General Hospital, Surakarta)
Siti Khomsatin (Skin And Hair Health Study Program, Akademi Komunitas Darussalam, Banyuwangi)



Article Info

Publish Date
24 Jan 2026

Abstract

Acne vulgaris, or acne, is a common skin problem among adolescents, primarily due to hormonal, physical, psychological, and social changes. This study aims to analyze the impact of acne on body image, self-esteem, and self-confidence among adolescents in Islamic boarding schools. A quantitative method with a case-control design was used on 170 respondents (90 cases, 80 controls). The research instruments included the BAS-2 for body image, the GSES for self-confidence, and the RSES for self-esteem. Analysis was conducted using the chi-square test (95% CI) and path analysis. The results showed that acne directly affected body image (b=0.64; p=0.042), self-esteem (b=-1.16; p=0.001), and self-confidence (b=-0.70; p=0.045). Indirectly, body image affected self-esteem, and self-esteem affected self-confidence. These findings confirm that acne has a significant impact on the psychological aspects of adolescents, thus requiring special attention in efforts to improve mental health and social support.adolescents. Body image indirectly influence self-confidence through self-esteem, and self-esteem also has an indirect effect through self-confidence.

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jkk

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Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Medicine & Pharmacology Neuroscience Public Health

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Jurnal Kedokteran dan Kesehatan : Publikasi Ilmiah Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sriwijaya with registered number ISSN 2406-7431 (Print) and ISSN 2614-0411 (Online), is a scientific journal managed by Faculty of Medicine Universitas Sriwijaya, Indonesia. It publishes original research articles and ...