Republic of the Philippines

CAMILING CATHOLIC SCHOOL, INC.

Arellano St., Pob. B, Camiling, Tarlac
Tel. No: (045) – 9340 – 151

NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF BODY SHAMING TO THE SELF-CONFIDENCE

OF GRADE 11 STUDENTS IN CAMILING CATHOLIC SCHOOL, INC.

Agustin, Denmar Briones

Antonio, Jewel Princess Moran
Bautista Erl Harvey De Guzman
De Guzman, Clairven Antonio
Elaugos, Hannah Eliz Dela Cruz
Joaquin, Althea Shamey Ramales
Mamaril, AJ Boy Publico
Manuel, Jasmin Martin
Makahilig, Homer Jay Lodronio
Quijano, James Adrian Juan
Robles, Prince Zyan Carl Tolentino

May 2023
 INTRODUCTION

Body discrimination includes unfair treatment on the basis of various aspects of the body,

this kind of discrimination is fairly among teens as this is the time where they are most self-

conscious of their body. It is the act of discrimination towards someone for their appearance

being unsightly for others criticizing them for being different. Other people judge heavily based

on someone's appearance in person, however body shaming does not only happen in the real

world but also virtually, people making comments on social media platforms like Facebook,

Twitter, Instagram.

Body shaming is when there is someone who is saying negativity about your

appearance/body. This can negatively impact your body image, somehow feeling anxious,

embarrassed, self-conscious and your self-confidence. In that situation, you will unexpectedly

question yourself about your appearance. It can impact your way of thinking about your own

body, things will get worse and it will lead that person to feel insecure. The confidence of the

person whose body is shamed will literally drain out. It can literally push someone to do

something like eating less to lose weight, eating much to gain weight. A person who is pushing

themselves to exercise just to be fit and reach the goal they wanted to with their own bodies

According to Miss Universe Philippines Charity Pauline Amelinckx, she experienced

body shaming mostly through social media. People saying negativities about her body made her

confidence drain out and felt like she didn't deserve to be a part of the Miss Universe. As a

person...
Pauline Amelinckx has feelings like us as well. Even though people cheered up for her, body

shaming still impacts her. But she gets through that kind of circumstance, here's what she said

about getting body shamed... “Always know that other people's opinions really don’t define who

you are.” There are also other circumstances where body shaming is happening, just like the

following, “Do you really need to eat all of that?” “Have you lost weight?” “Are you even

eating?” Are not these questions too simple? It may sound like a joking mannerism, but it does

not sound right.

The researchers conducted this study to determine the negative impact of body shaming

to the self-confidence of grade 11 students in Camiling Catholic School, Inc. According to Erika

Vargas body shaming can manifest in many ways; Firstly, criticizing or being self-conscious of

your own appearance through the judgment of others, comparing your physique to theirs.

Second, criticizing another’s appearance in front of them causes them to lose their self-

confidence, making them feel bad about themselves. Lastly, judging another one’s appearance

without them knowing, makes them feel left out and ashamed. Therefore, this study would help

identify the type of one’s body that experiences the most body shaming.
Statement of the Problem

The study aimed to obtain information on the Negative Impact of Body Shaming to the Self-

Confidence of Grade 11 Students in Camiling Catholic School, Inc. Specifically, this research

sought to answer the following questions.

1. What is the demographic profile of the grade 11 students in terms of:

1.1 grade and strand

1.2 age

1.3 gender

2. How do Grade 11 students experience Body Shaming?

3. How Body Shaming Affects the Self-confidence of Grade 11 in terms of:

3.1 Self-confidence decreased

3.2 Unhealthy

3.3 Body is not the standard

3.4 Wearing baggy clothes

4. Who are usually the victims of body shaming among students in terms of body type:

4.1 Fat people

4.2 Skinny people

 Review of Related Literature and Studies
Literature

According to Fauzia et al. (2019), body shaming falls to many categories, ranging from

fat shaming to skin tone shaming. The most popular type of body shaming is fat shaming or body

shaming to obese or plus size individuals. In which this literature is connected to this study

because it also pertains to body shaming. One of the target questions is knowing which body

type will get the most body shaming, the fat people or the skinny people.

According to Yudi Tri Harsono et al. (2022), body shaming is a form of verbal abuse

which involves three parties, the victim, the actor, and the bystander. The act of body shaming is

common amongst students, the people who observe are called bystanders being oppressed or

unable to stand against the action being done. Moreover, this is connected to this study as the

target respondents are the students.

Study

In the study of Gam et al. (2020), they found that at least 44.95% of the respondents

which were students ranging from 9th grade students to 12th students have experienced body

shaming. The research shows that 54% of students that experience body shaming was a victim of

body shaming. However, in this research, the respondents only targeted grade 11 students as

their selection. Future researchers could further broaden the respondents in the future.

In the study of Hariyati (2022), teenagers are usually the victim of body shaming by the

people close to them. Sometimes they are the ones who do body shaming. Shaming is the reason

why others blame themselves for how they look. Body shaming influences self-blaming.

Teenagers who cannot handle criticism from their environment sometimes place the blame on
themselves. The purpose of this study is to ascertain the impact of body shaming on self-blame

among SMP Negeri 27 Banjarmasin students. In contrast to this study, the research focuses on

the negative impact of body shaming on one's self-confidence, wherein, the body shaming is

coming from different people and not to themselves. In connection, they have the same

respondents which are students.

 Methodology

Research Design

A descriptive research design is a methodical method that involves observing and

describing the subject’s awareness without in any way altering it. This study on the Negative

Impacts of Body Shaming to the Self-Confidence of Grade 11 students in Camiling Catholic

School, Inc. It is a quantitative sort of descriptive research. In this study, the researchers used

survey questionnaires to gather data or information from the respondents that was needed for the

study. A type of study known as quantitative research makes use of numerical data to better

understand the social environment. Researchers used quantitative research that employs the

descriptive study methods.

Data Gathering

The researchers constructed eight-survey questionnaires to grade 11 students of Camiling

Catholic School, Inc., about the negative impact of body shaming to the grade 11 students of

CamCS. After the survey questions got approved, it was distributed to the respondents. The

researchers used Simple Random Sampling to have their respondents. After getting the survey

questions from the respondents, the researchers gathered the data. Then the researchers tallied

and described the gathered data in order for them to finish the findings and discussion.
 Findings and Discussion

Table 1
Demographic Profile of the Grade 11 Students of Camiling Catholic School, Inc.
Profile Frequency Percentage

Grade and Strand

11-ABM 3 20%

11-HUMSS 3 20%

11-STEM 1 3 20%

11-STEM 2 3 20%

11-STEM 3 3 20%

Total Percentage 100%

Age

16 7 40%

17 8 60%

Total Percentage 100%

Gender

Male 5 33.33%

Female 10 66.67%

Total Percentage 100%

Grade and Strand

The researchers used simple random sampling to get respondents from each strand of

grade 11, there were 3 respondents from each strand ranging from STEM 1 to STEM 3, ABM,

and HUMSS. 60% of the respondents from STEM and 20% from ABM and 20% from HUMSS

which makes 100% of the total percentage of respondents.

Age

Table 1 shows that the age of the respondents are 16 years old and has a frequency of

seven which is 40%, and respondents who are 17 years old have a frequency of eight which

makes up 60% with a total of 100%.

Gender

Gender shows that the frequency of male respondents is five which is 33.33%, and ten

female respondents which is 66.67% with a total of 100.

Table 2
Number of Students who seen or observed Body Shaming
Statement Frequency Percentage

Yes 10 66.67%

No 5 33.33%

Total Percentage 100%

Table 2 shows the answers of the respondents to the survey questionnaire given to them.

It shows that 66.67% of respondents answered yes that they have observed the act of body

shaming, while 33.33% of the respondents answered no in which they have not seen anyone fall

victim to body shaming.

Table 2.1
Observation made upon body shaming
Statement Frequency Percentage

Most people who experience 2 13.33%

body shaming are fat people.
 It affects the mental health of 5 33.33%
the person.

Body shaming has a lot of 6.67%

impact to another person’s 1
personal life

Body shaming is done on 2 13.33%

purpose

People who did not observe 5 33.33%

body shaming

Total Percentage 100%

Table 2.1 shows the observations the respondents made on body shaming upon their

perspective. 13.33% of the respondents said that fat people are the most common to body

shaming and 13.33% respondents stated that body shaming was done on purpose. According to

33.33% of the respondents, body shaming affected the mental health of a person and 6.67% of

the respondents said that it had an impact on the victim’s personal life, while 33.33% of the

respondents did not observe body shaming.

Table 2.2
Places where body shaming is commonly seen
Statement Frequency Percentage

Body shaming is commonly 13 86.67%

observed in School

Body shaming is commonly 7 46.67%

observed on the street

Body shaming is commonly 4 26.67%

observed at someone’s home

Body shaming is commonly 5 33.33%

observed in public places

Total Percentage 100%

 In Table 2.2 according to the respondent’s answers, it shows where they usually observe

the act of body shaming. The results show that out of 15 respondents, 86.67% of them said that

body shaming usually takes place in school, while 46.67% said that it is usually observed on the

streets. Also, 26.67% said that it is usually observed in households and 33.33% of the

respondents said that it is usually observed or done in public places.

Table 3
Impact of Body shaming to the self - confidence of Grade 11 students inCamCS
Statement Frequency Percentage

My self-confidence 10 66.67%
decreased.

I do not see myself as 4 26.67%

someone who is healthy.

I feel that my body is not in 9 60%

line with the other people’s
standard.

I started to wear baggy 2 13.33%

clothes

Total Percentage 100%

Table 3 was based on the answers of the respondents so it shows the percentage out of

fifteen students who gave their own opinion. 66.67% of the respondents said that due to body

shaming their self-confidence has decreased, 26.67% of the respondents viewed themselves as

someone who is unhealthy. Also, 60% of the respondents said that their body shape did not fit

the standards of other people, and due to body shaming 13.33% of respondents started to wear

baggy clothes.
 Table 4
The Body type that are common to Body Shaming
Statement Frequency Percentage

Fat 9 60%

Skinny 5 33.33%

Both 1 6.67%

Total Percentage 100%

Table 4 shows the percentage in which according to the respondents is the most common

body type that is body shamed upon. 60% of the respondents according to the survey said that fat

people are usually body shamed, while 33.33% said that skinny people are commonly body

shamed, and 6.67% of the respondents said that both body types are body shamed equally.
Conclusion and Recommendations

Conclusions

Based on the results of the study, these conclusions were made.

1. Out of all 15 of the respondents, a majority of them have observed body shaming and its

impact on the students. The act of body shaming is usually observed or seen at school and

public places.

2. It is concluded that the victims of body shaming experienced a decline in self-confidence

and having insecurities, body shaming was said to be the root cause of social anxiety of

students.

3. The body types that are common to body shaming are fat or obese students and skinny or

malnourished students, in which it is concluded that the majority of the body type that is

body shamed are fat/obese people.

Recommendations

These are the recommendations suggested according to the results of the study.

To the Guidance Counselor, he/she should make the victim of body shaming

comfortable to help identify their problems, It is highly recommended to be aware of the

situations in the school. The guidance counselor should comfort and talk to the instigator to make

them stop from body shaming other students which affects their self-confidence and academic

performance.
 To the Parents, they should give more attention to what their child is going through or

experiencing to help them open up to their problems. As parents, it is important to guide them to

what is right or wrong whether they are the victim or the instigator of body shaming.

To the School, the school should pay attention to all students that experience body

shaming and to all bully students. The school should prevent body shaming which can harm the

students and the schools reputation, and strictly observe the impacts of body shaming to the

mental health of the students.

To the Student, as bystanders, do not be afraid to report to a teacher or an adult about the

current situation to inform them, by ignoring the situation it will only put the victim to more

harm and it might affect other students as well. If possible, deescalate the situation and stop the

instigator from inflicting more harm and help the victim feel comfortable and safe from body

shaming.

To the Teachers, they should pay close attention to the situation in classrooms, since it is

the most common area that students are berated and experience body shaming. Teachers should

be responsible for taking care and disciplining the students to avoid body shaming and

discrimination in the classroom.

To the Victims, as victims of body shaming, do not be afraid to open up to your family

and report the situation or it will only get worse. Only adults will be able to solve your situation

and help avoid it from happening to other students and affect them as well, do not falter when

being oppressed by the instigator.

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 APPENDIX A
Letter to the Respondents

Sir/Madam,

We are the researchers of Grade 10 St. Thomas Aquinas and currently enrolled in Camiling
Catholic School, Inc., and presently working on a study entitled “NEGATIVE IMPACT OF
BODY SHAMING TO THE SELF-CONFIDENCE OF GRADE 11 STUDENTS IN
CAMILING CATHOLIC SCHOOL, INC.” in partial fulfillment of the requirements in
English and Araling Panlipunan 10.

In view here of, we have the honor to request to conduct the survey questionnaire with you as
one of our selections.

Considering that the findings of this study may contribute to the needed data of our study. We
hope for your favorable action on our request.

Rest assured that whatever information gathered will be kept confidential.

Thank you very much and God bless!

Respectfully yours,
Denmar B. Agustin AJ Boy P. Mamaril,

Jewel Princess M. Antonio Jasmin M. Manuel,

Erl Harvey DG. Bautista Homer Jay L. Makahilig

Clairven A. De Guzman James Adrian J. Quijano

Hannah Eliz DC. Elaugos Prince Zyan Carl T. Robles

Althea Shamey R. Joaquin

( Researchers )

Recommending Approval:

JESELLE FAYE P. BAES, LPT

Survey Questions
Name (Optional): _______________________________
Grade and Section: _____________________________
Age: ____
Gender: Male Female

“NEGATIVE IMPACT OF BODY SHAMING TO THE SELF-CONFIDENCE

OF GRADE 11 STUDENTS OF CAMILING CATHOLIC SCHOOL INC.”

1. Have you experienced body shaming? Yes No

2. Have you seen or observed the act of body shaming? Yes No

Upon observing body shaming, what did you observe about it?
_______________________________________________________________

3. Have you talked to anyone about it? Yes No

4. Did body shaming affect your self-confidence? If yes, please check anything that shows
how it was affected:
My self-confidence decreased.
I do not see myself as someone who is healthy.
I feel that my body is not in line with the other people’s standard.
I started to wear baggy clothes.

5. Do you know someone that experienced body shaming? Yes No

6. What is his/her Body Type? Fat Skinny

7. Did you do something to help the person who has experienced body shaming?
Yes No
If yes, what did you do?
________________________________________________________________________

8. Where did she/he experience body shaming? Please check the place that apply.
School
On the street
At someone’s home.
Mall (Any public place)
Biographical Sketch
 Denmar B. Agustin was born in Camiling, Tarlac on October 23,

2006. He is the son of Mrs. Mary Flor B. Agustin and Mr. Reden N.

Agustin. He finished his elementary education in Camiling Central

Elementary School in the year of 2019 and he enjoys playing basketball.

He is currently enrolled at Camiling Catholic School, Inc., as a

Grade 10 student and will take up an Academic track of Humanities and

Social Science after completing from Grade 10. He will choose the strand HUMSS because of

his dream to become a Seaman.

DENMAR AGUSTIN
Researcher
 Jewel Princess M. Antonio was born in Camiling, Tarlac on May

28, 2007. She is the youngest and the only daughter of Mr. Amado G.

Antonio and Mrs. Susan M. Antonio. She has three older brothers named

Jayson M. Antonio, Joshua M. Antonio, and Justin M. Antonio. She

finished her elementary education in Libueg Elementary School in the

year 2019, she enjoys poetry and crocheting.

She is currently enrolled at Camiling Catholic School, Inc. ,as a Grade 10 student. She

hopes to take the academic track of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. She

plans to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

JEWEL PRINCESS
Researcher
 Erl Harvey D. Bautista was born on May 14, 2007 in Camiling,

Tarlac. He is the second son of Mr. Marlon Bautista and Mrs. Miriam

Bautista, he has a sister named Samantha Nicole Bautista. He finished his

elementary education in Camiling Central Elementary School in the year

2019, he enjoys Taekwondo and playing basketball.

He is currently enrolled in Camiling Catholic School, Inc., as a

Grade 10 Student. He will take up the academic track of Science, Technology, Engineering and

Mathematics, he will choose this strand to pursue being a Seaman.

EARL HARVEY
Researcher
 Clairven A. De Guzman was born in Paniqui, Tarlac on October

30, 2006 and lives in Cayaoan, Camiling Tarlac. He is the youngest son of

Mr. Ronnie S. De Guzman and Mrs. Anna Grace R. Antonio and he has

two siblings named Patricia A. De Guzman and Desiree A. De Guzman.

He enjoys playing basketball and mobile games.

He finished his elementary education in Cayaoan Elementary

School in the year 2019. He is currently enrolled in Camiling Catholic School, Inc., as a Grade

10 student, he will take up the academic track of Humanities and Social Sciences in senior high

school to pursue his dream to study Criminology and become a Policeman.

CLAIRVEN DE GUZMAN
Researcher
 Hannah Eliz DC. Elaugos was born on March 21, 2007 in Tarlac

City. She is the first daughter of Mr. Elmer E. Elaugos and Mrs. Leslie

DC. Elaugos. She has a younger brother Hyohann Elizha DC. Elaugos.

She finished her elementary education in Camiling Central Elementary

School in the year 2019, she enjoys drawing and reading manga.

She is currently enrolled in Camiling Catholic School, Inc. She

will take the academic track of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics to pursue to

become a successful Architect. She hopes to have a better and happy life in the future.

HANNAH ELIZ
Researcher
 Althea Shamey R. Joaquin was born in Tarlac City on March 1,

2007. She is the only child of Ms. Agues Ramales. She finished

elementary education in Sta. Maria Elementary School in the year 2019.

She enjoys playing online games and reading novels.

She is currently enrolled at Camiling Catholic School, Inc., as a

Grade 10 student and will take up the academic track of Science,

Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. She hopes to become a successful Civil Engineer.

ALTHEA SHAMEY
Researcher
 Aj Boy P. Mamaril was born on May 29, 2007 in Camiling,

Tarlac. He is the first child of Mr. Joseph E. Mamaril and Ms. Arlyn P.

Mamari, he has two siblings Andrei P. Mamaril and Shea Amanica P.

Mamaril. He enjoys playing basketball.

He finished his elementary education in Camiling Central

Elementary School, Inc., in the year 2019. He is currently enrolled in

Camiling Catholic School as a Grade 10 student. He will take up the academic track of

Humanities and Social Sciences in senior high school in Camiling Catholic School, Inc.

AJ BOY MAMARIL
Researcher
 Jasmin M. Manuel was born on October 24, 2007 in Camiling,

Tarlac. She is the second born of Mr. Fredrico Manuel and Ms. Hasell

Martin, she has two siblings, her older brother named, Jiro Manuel and

younger sister Jiezel Manuel, she enjoys playing badminton.

She is currently enrolled in Camiling Catholic School, Inc., as a

Grade 10 and will take up the academic track of Science, Technology,

Engineering and Mathematics. She will choose this strand to pursue being a doctor.

JASMIN MANUEL
Researcher
 Homer Jay L. Makahilig was born in Tarlac City on March 17,

2007. He is the 3rd son of Mr. Guillermo M. Makahilig III and he has a

twin brother named Homer Gabe L. Makahilig, and he enjoys playing the

guitar and playing basketball.

He finished his elementary education at Sta. Ignacia Catholic

School in the year 2019. He is currently enrolled in Camiling Catholic

School. He plans to take Humanities and Social Sciences because of his dream profession which

is a Chef.

HOMER JAY
Researcher
 James Adrian J. Quijano was born in Pasig City, Manila on April

19, 2007. He is the only son of Mr. Enrico O. Quijano and Ms. Maria

Cristina J. Quijano. He finished his elementary education in Christian

Bible Heritage Learning Center in the year 2019. He enjoys playing

online games and computer programming.

He is currently enrolled in Camiling Catholic School, Inc., as a

Grade 10 student. He pursues to become a Software Engineer and will take the academic strand

of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics in senior high school.

JAMES ADRIAN
Researcher
 Prince Zyan Carl T. Robles was born in Camiling, Tarlac on

December 30, 2006. He is the eldest son of Mrs. Winnie Grace Robles

and Mr. Mitchelle Anthony Robles. He finished his elementary education

in Bright Kid Christian School in the year 2019 and he enjoys playing

basketball and other sports.

He is currently enrolled at Camiling Catholic School, Inc., as a

Grade 10 student. He will take up the academic track of Science, Technology, Engineering and

Mathematics in senior high school. He chooses the strand STEM to pursue his lifelong dream to

become a Civil Engineer.

PRINCE ZYAN
Researcher