Pengaruh Body Image dan Kecerdasan Emosi Terhadap Depresi Pada Remaja

Abstract

This study was conducted to discover factors which affect teenage depression. Previous studies
indicate that there are gender effect, age of puberty, and psychological variables, body image
and emotion intelligence on teenage depression. Quantitative approach used in this study
using multiple regression analysis. Sample of this study were 200 junior high school students
who were chosen using non-probability sampling technique. In this study, researchers
modified data collecting instruments, Multidimensional Body-Self Relation Questionnaire-
Appearance Scale, BarOn Emotional Quotient Inventory, and Beck Depression Inventory.
Result of this study indicates that there are significant effects of body image, emotional
intelligence, gender, and age of puberty on teenage depression. Significant variables are
appearance orientation, body size categorization, body image anxiety, and interpersonal
ability of emotional intelligence.