Exploring Body Esteem and Appearance Perception among Veiled and Unveiled Women

Abstract

This affect women's perceptions of their looks and their body image. Significant differences  his study examines the ways in which cultural traditions, namely the wearing of veils, 
were found after data from 100 participants—equal numbers of veiled and unveiled participants—were analyzed. When compared to their counterparts who were not covered up, veiled women consistently showed higher levels of body esteem, appearance satisfaction, and appearance orientation. These results demonstrate how deeply cultural norms influence women's perceptions of themselves and emphasize the necessity for culturally responsive strategies to support positive body image in a variety of cultural contexts