Date of Completion

2025

Document Type

Research Project

Degree Name

Grade 12

Keywords

Catcalling, Body Image, Self-Perception, Female Adolescents, Objectification Theory, psychological well-being

Abstract

Catcalling has become a normalized form of harassment that significantly affects women’s psychological well-being. This study explored the Influence of Catcalling on the Body Image and Self-perception of Selected Female Grade 12 students of De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute. Despite existing laws, such as the Safe Spaces Act (RA 11313), limited research focuses on how adolescents internalize such experiences, creating a gap that this study aims to address. This study specifically aimed to determine the relationship between catcalling, body image, and self-perception among respondents. Using a Quantitative Descriptive-Correlational design, data were collected from 72 female students aged 16-18 years old through purposive sampling. Standardized tools such as the Body Image States Scale (Cash, 2014), Adolescent Self-Perception Profile (Harter, 2012), and Interpersonal Sexual Objectification Scale (Denchik & Tylka, 2005) were used to measure the variables. Results revealed that most respondents maintained a neutral body image and moderate self-perception, yet statistical analysis showed a significant relationship between catcalling frequency and both variables. Findings indicate that repeated exposure to catcalling contributes to feelings of self-objectification, anxiety, and reduced self-worth. Although limited to a single institution, this study underscores the psychological impact of catcalling among adolescents. Overall, catcalling negatively affects young women’s emotional and psychological well-being. The researchers recommend strengthening gender-sensitivity education, awareness campaigns, and mental health support programs within schools to promote positive self-perception and resilience among female adolescents.

First Advisor

Kathleen T. Nepomuceno, LPT

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