The Relationship Between Body Shaming and Female Political Participation in Ghana: A Case Study of Female Students at the University of Education, Winneba, Ghana

Alex Danso and Francisca Osafo-Mensah Yeboah
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Alex Danso: Department of Political Science Education, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana
Francisca Osafo-Mensah Yeboah: Department of Social Studies Education, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2023, vol. 7, issue 7, 31-45

Abstract: This study sought to examine the relationship between body shaming and female political participation in Ghana. The study adopted the correlational research design and the quantitative research approach. The convenient sampling technique was used to select 333 respondents from whom data was gathered through an online survey with the aid of a questionnaire. The study used descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation to analyze the data with the aid of SPSS version 26. The study found a high prevalence of body shaming against female students. Also, the study observed a low level of political participation among female students. Furthermore, it was discovered that body shaming has a strong negative relationship with female political participation. The study concludes by making recommendations for policy and practice.

Date: 2023
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