Fear of Missing out and Social Comparison as Predictors of Body Image Dissatisfaction among Filipino Senior High School Students

Body image dissatisfaction is a relevant psychological concern during adolescence, a developmental period characterized by increased self-awareness and sensitivity to peer evaluation and social standards. This study examined Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) and Social Comparison as predictors of Body Image Dissatisfaction among Filipino Senior High School Students. Specifically, it determined the levels of FoMO, Social Comparison, and Body Image Dissatisfaction, examined their relationships, and determined the predictive contributions of FoMO and Social Comparison to Body Image Dissatisfaction. A quantitative, non-experimental, correlational-predictive design was employed. A total of 130 Senior High School students participated in the study. Data were collected using the Fear of Missing Out Scale, Social Comparison Scale, and Body Shape Questionnaire-16A. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and multiple linear regression were used to analyze the data. Results indicated moderate levels of FoMO and Body Image Dissatisfaction, whereas Social Comparison reflected a moderate level of unfavorable social self-evaluation. Further, FoMO demonstrated a strong positive relationship with Body Image Dissatisfaction (r = .705, p < .001), while Social Comparison demonstrated a moderate positive relationship with Body Image Dissatisfaction (r = .525, p <.001). Multiple regression analysis further showed that FoMO and Social Comparison significantly predicted Body Image Dissatisfaction, collectively explaining 60.1% of its variance. FoMO was the stronger predictor (β = .600, p < .001) compared to Social Comparison (β = .339, p < .001). The findings indicate that higher levels of FoMO and Social Comparison are associated with greater Body Image Dissatisfaction among Filipino Senior High School students.

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Fear of Missing Out, Social Comparison, Body Image Dissatisfaction, Senior High School students, Filipino adolescents

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