Abstract

The present study aimed to examine the relationship of identity styles and body image with anxiety among
students. This was a descriptive-correlational study. The statistical population included 240 second period male
high school students in Saravan. To examine identity styles, body image and anxiety, respectively, Identity Style
Questionnaire (IS-6G), the Fisher Body Image Scale (1970), and the Cattell Anxiety Scale Questionnaire were
used as data collection tools. The obtained data was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics
(Pearson correlation coefficient and regression analysis). The results of the current study revealed that identity
styles and body image were significantly and positively related to anxiety. Moreover, among identity styles,
informative and commitment styles had no significant relationships with anxiety; however, normative identity
style was significantly and negatively correlated with anxiety, such that with an increase in normative identity
style, anxiety decreased. Additionally, the results indicated that confused/avoidant identity style was significantly
and positively related to anxiety.

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