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[To improve body image with dance therapy]
Solange Müller-Pinget1, Alain Golay1
1Service d'enseignement thérapeutique pour maladies chroniques, Centre collaborateur de l'OMS, Département de médecine de premier recours, HUG, Université de Genève, 1211 Genève 14.
Revue Medicale Suisse
|March 21, 2019
Summary
Dance therapy significantly improved body image, self-esteem, and quality of life in obese patients. This mind-body intervention positively impacts mental representations and personal well-being.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Therapeutic Education
- Body Image Research
Background:
- Body image is integral to identity construction, evolving from the body schema throughout life.
- Dance therapy bridges the psychic and physical self, influencing cognitive, social, and personal aspects of personality.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of a dance therapy program on the body image of obese patients.
- To compare the effects of dance therapy against control groups.
Main Methods:
- A dance therapy program was developed and implemented over fourteen years for obese patients.
- The study involved evaluating treatment effects and comparing outcomes with control groups.
Main Results:
- Significant improvements were observed in quality of life.
- Dance therapy led to enhanced self-esteem and body self-esteem.
- Positive changes were noted in mental representations of oneself.
Conclusions:
- Dance therapy offers a beneficial intervention for improving body image and psychological well-being in obese individuals.
- The findings support dance therapy's effectiveness in enhancing self-perception and overall quality of life.
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