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Self-objectification refers to the tendency to evaluate oneself based on external appearance. At the same time, integrated self-criticism involves internal negative self-evaluations, and self-reassurance reflects the capacity to comfort oneself during distress. This study examines the impact of these three variables on the psychological well-being of amateur and non-dancers. A total of 200 participants aged 20-35 were involved, including 100 amateur dancers and 100 non-dancers. The Self Objectification Beliefs and Behaviors Scale (Lindner & Tantleff-Dunn, 2017) was used to measure self-objectification, the Forms of Self-Criticizing/Attacking and Self-Reassuring Scale (Gilbert et al., 2004) assessed self-criticism and self-reassurance, and the Psychological Well-Being Scale (Ryff, 1995) evaluated various dimensions of well-being. Statistical analysis using Pearson's correlation revealed significant associations between self-objectification and psychological well-being, indicating that higher self-objectification is linked to lower well-being. Additionally, independent t-tests were conducted to compare amateur dancers and non-dancers on self-objectification, self-criticism, self-reassurance, and well-being, revealing that non-dancers reported higher overall well-being. Regression analysis further demonstrated a significant interaction effect of self-objectification, integrated self-criticism, and self-reassurance on psychological well-being, showing that these factors collectively influence well-being differently in each group. This research offers a deeper understanding of the complex relationship between artistic self-perception and psychological health.