Statements Agree Neutral Disagree
Impact on perspective of body No % No % No %
Influenced to compare own body with others 211 56.7 97 26.1 62 16.7
Exercise more to get an ideal figure 145 39.0 107 28.8 120 32.3
Emphasis of flawless image annoying 141 37.6 113 30.4 117 31.5
Looks more important than character in being popular 172 46.3 109 29.3 87 23.4
Looks more important than character in being loved 127 44.2 99 26.6 144 38.7
Feel satisfied about weight 111 29.8 95 25.5 166 44.6
Looks more important than character in being accepted 53 14.3 152 40.9 167 44.9
Thin looks are more important than intelligence in becoming successful 119 32 110 29.6 142 38.2
Correctly portrays average female body image. 92 24.7 100 26.9 179 48.1
Ability to match up to the ideal body image as portrayed by the media 79 21.3 138 37.1 152 40.9
Try and follow as many of the current fashion trends to enhance body image 88 23.7 132 35.5 148 39.8
Inspires to go on crash diets and celebrity dieting fads 97 26.1 119 32 153 41.1
Feel happy about facial appearance 82 22 94 25.3 194 52.2
Correctly portrays the average male body image. 96 25.8 150 40.3 125 33.6
Table 3 shows the responses to influence of media on different aspects of body image. Only statements with significant difference in the response categories have been included
Table 3: Frequency of responses to influence of media on different aspects of body image.