Insatisfacción de la imagen corporal en adultos tempranos varones de la carrera de Derecho de la Universidad de Cuenca en el periodo 2023 - 2024

Abstract

Male young adult body image dissatisfaction is a sociocultural phenomenon that has gained more attention recently due to the effect of male beauty standards, although it has remained largely unrecognized. The main objective of this study is to identify male young adults studying law at the University of Cuenca who are dissatisfied with their bodies. Determining the parameters of normative body discomfort and evaluating pathological body discomfort in this particular cohort of young male law students are the specific goals. This study uses a cross-sectional, quantitative, non-experimental methodology with a descriptive focus. With about 51 male students taking part, the sample was chosen using non-probabilistic convenience sampling, satisfying the inclusion requirements. The Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ), which measures the presence of body dissatisfaction, was modified for use in data collection. Additionally, a sociodemographic questionnaire. Following the acquisition of the dataset, Microsoft Excel and SPSS were used for a statistical analysis. The results indicate that young adult males do not exhibit body dissatisfaction. Additionally, individuals do not display abnormal physical discomfort, which helps to explain why their level of discomfort is within what is thought to be typical for the community. In conclusion, while not having any pathological bodily disorders, young adult male law students keep practices to maintain their appearance.