JITSS (Journal of Innovation and Trend in Social Sciences)
Vol. 2 No. 3 (2026): JITSS (Journal of Innovation and Trend in Social Sciences)

Body Shaming as a Predictor of Self-Blaming Among Adolescents

Yuliana, Yuliana (Unknown)
Peñaflorida, Greaza (Unknown)
Kashanian, Amir Ashkan (Unknown)
Kaukab, Fauzia (Unknown)
Koima, Amos Kimutai (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Apr 2026

Abstract

Body shaming is a prevalent issue among adolescents and is associated with negative psychological outcomes. This study aimed to examine the predictive effect of body shaming on self-blaming among vocational high school students. A quantitative predictive correlational design was employed, involving 820 students. Data were analyzed using simple linear regression. The results showed that body shaming significantly predicted self-blaming (β = 0.146, p = 0.039). The correlation coefficient (R = 0.346) indicated a weak to moderate relationship, while the coefficient of determination (R² = 0.321) revealed that body shaming accounted for 32.1% of the variance in self-blaming. These findings contribute to the literature by highlighting the role of body shaming in shaping maladaptive self-evaluative processes. Practically, the results emphasize the importance of school-based interventions to reduce body shaming and strengthen adolescents’ self-concept to mitigate negative psychological outcomes.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jitss

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Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences

Description

JITSS is a peer-reviewed journal published by Asosiasi Asesmen Pendidikan (AAP). Established in 2024, JITSS is committed to publishing articles that cover a wide array of topics within the social sciences. It aims to highlight the latest and most significant developments in fields such as ...