Self-Concept and Body Image Satisfaction as Predictors of Fear of Negative Evaluation Among Undergraduate Students

Chinawa, Francis Chukwuemeka and Anike, R. Ugwu and Ekwo, Jude Chukwudi and Omeje, Obiageli and Douglas, John Ufuoma and Ogbole, Aboh James and Ugwu, Chika Gloria (2024) Self-Concept and Body Image Satisfaction as Predictors of Fear of Negative Evaluation Among Undergraduate Students. International Journal of Education and Evaluation, 10 (4). pp. 275-287. ISSN 2489-0073

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Abstract

The study investigated self-concept and body dissatisfaction as predictors of fear of negative evaluation, with one hundred and forty-eight (148) undergraduate students comprises of comprise eighty-two (82) and sixty-six males (66) with a mean age of 21.63 and SD of 2.40140 drawn using multi-stage (cluster, simple random: by balloting and purposive) sampling techniques as participants from five faculties in Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu. Fear of Negative Evaluation (FNE) scale, Robson Self Concept Questionnaire and Body Image and Action Questionnaire (BIAQ) were used for data collection, with a correlational design being adopted, while multiple hierarchy regressions were used for data analysis. Findings show that self-concept Stβ= -.491*** and t= -6.315*** at p< .001 negatively predicted fear of negative evaluation. Also, body image satisfaction Stβ= -.099 and t= -1.266 at p< .05 failed to predict fear of negative evaluation but bears a negative interaction with it. Body image satisfaction and self-concept r =.526 are related to fear of negative evaluation, both independent variables contributed 27.7% variation to fear of negative evaluation at r= .277, and they jointly predicted fear of negative evaluation at p< .001. Hence, clinicians should work towards assisting students to have a positive image and perception of themselves to reduce the fear of negative evaluation

Item Type: Article
Subjects: B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology
Divisions: Faculty of Arts > Faculty of Law > Faculty of Management and Social Sciences > Faculty of Education > Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences
Depositing User: Uchenna Eneogwe
Date Deposited: 18 Aug 2025 22:52
Last Modified: 18 Aug 2025 22:52
URI: http://eprints.gouni.edu.ng/id/eprint/5066

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