The Influence of Self Esteem and Body Image on the Mental Wellbeing of University of Ghana Students

Abstract

This study was aimed at assessing the influence of body image and self-esteem on the mental well-being of students at the University of Ghana. Responses were collected from a total of 80 students. Results of the study indicate that there existed a very weak negative correlation between self-esteem and body image showing that there is not enough evidence to conclude that self-esteem is a good predictor of body image. Also, there existed a positive correlation between body image and mental health, however, the analysis was found to be insignificant. Therefore, there is not enough proof to conclude that body image will have a positive relationship with mental health. Studies also revealed a strong positive correlation between self-esteem and mental health, but it was found to be insignificant. As a result, there is not enough proof to conclude that self-esteem is a good predictor of mental health.