IMPACT OF BODY IMAGE ON PSYCHOMOTOR ABILITIES AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS

Mr. Uttam Kumar and Dr. Brij Kishore Prasad

Abstract
This research investigates the connection between self-perceived body image and psychomotor capabilities in university students of both sexes. Body image, a vital component of self-concept, has been correlated with mental health and physical aptitude. Psychomotor skills, encompassing response speed and physical coordination, play a crucial role in the academic and social spheres of university life. The investigation utilises a cross-sectional methodology, involving 200 subjects (evenly split between males and females) from Gwalior. Information was gathered using validated body image surveys and assessments of psychomotor proficiency. The outcomes reveal that a poor body image is notably linked to reduced psychomotor abilities across both genders, with a more pronounced effect observed in female participants. These results imply that strategies focused on enhancing body image perception could lead to improvements in psychomotor performance, particularly among female students.
Keywords: Body Image, Psychomotor Abilities, Body Dissatisfaction and Vienna Test System (VTS).