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Factors Dancers Associate with their Body Dissatisfaction.
Ana García Dantas1, Diana Amado Alonso2, Pedro Antonio Sánchez-Miguel3
1Psychologist at Reina Sofia Hospital, Córdoba, Department of Personality, Evaluation and Psychological Treatment, Faculty of Psychology, University of Sevilla, Spain.
Body Image
|February 24, 2018
Summary
Teacher influence, uniforms, and mirrors significantly impact body dissatisfaction in dancers, increasing eating disorder risks. Ballet dancers, in particular, cited negative teacher influence as a major concern, highlighting the need for targeted interventions.
Area of Science:
- Dance Science
- Psychology
- Eating Disorder Research
Background:
- Body dissatisfaction is a significant risk factor for developing eating disorders.
- Dancers, due to the nature of their profession, are particularly vulnerable to body dissatisfaction.
- Understanding specific contributing factors within the dance environment is crucial for prevention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and analyze factors contributing to body dissatisfaction among dancers.
- To explore the relationship between identified factors and the risk of developing eating disorders.
- To provide evidence for targeted interventions in dance conservatories.
Main Methods:
- An exploratory mixed-method design was employed.
- 369 dancers from two Spanish dance conservatories participated.
- Questionnaires assessed body dissatisfaction, abnormal eating attitudes/behaviors, and dance-specific risk factors for eating disorders.
Main Results:
- Nine factors were identified as relevant to dancers' body dissatisfaction.
- The most frequently cited factors were "teacher", "uniform", and "mirrors".
- Dancers at higher risk for eating disorders identified teacher influence as a key factor; ballet dancers reported more negative teacher influence than other genres.
Conclusions:
- Teacher influence, uniforms, and mirrors are significant contributors to body dissatisfaction in dancers.
- Interventions aimed at improving body image in dance conservatories should prioritize addressing teacher-related factors.
- Specific attention should be given to ballet dancers regarding teacher influence and its impact on body image.
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