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Tort-Nasarre G, Pollina-Pocallet M, Ferrer Suquet Y, Ortega Bravo M, Vilafranca Cartagena M, Artigues-Barberà E. Positive body image: a qualitative study on the successful experiences of adolescents, teachers and parents. Int J Qual Stud Health Well-being 2023; 18:2170007. [PMID: 36710436 PMCID: PMC9888451 DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2023.2170007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
Abstract
Purpose Body image encompasses body-related self-perceptions and personal attitudes. Dissatisfaction with body image during the early stages of adolescence is negatively related to self-esteem and other health problems. A few publications focused on positive body image and directly related to the experiences and interactions of adolescents themselves. To explore positive body image in adolescents and describe the familial and educational factors that contribute to its development.Methods A qualitative study was conducted. Purposive sampling was used, and 9 adolescents, 6 families, and 8 teachers participated in semi-structured interviews, which were then theme analyzed. Results Self-care, body acceptance, confronting messages that attack body image, and the influence of social media have been identified as emerging themes in adolescents' positive body image experiences. Therefore, the pubertal period, family values, fostering, and educational actions as well as media literacy were identified as factors promoting self-esteem and positive body image in the family and educational environment. Conclusions Their parents also expressed aspects such as those that contribute to the development of healthy self-esteem, confidence, and positive body image. Alternatively, the teachers indicated educational activities to work on self-image and self-esteem when faced with situations of concern in the classroom.
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Affiliation(s)
- G Tort-Nasarre
- Calaf Primary Care Center, SAP Anoia-Gerència Territorial Catalunya Central, Institut Català de la Salut (ICS), Calaf, Barcelona, Spain,Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain,AFIN, Research Group and Outreach Centre, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Bellpuig Primary Care Center, Diputació, Lleida, Gerència Territorial Lleida, Catalan Health Institute (ICS), Barcelona, Spain,Research Support Unit Lleida, Fundació Institut Universitari per a la recerca a l’Atenció Primària de Salut Jordi Gol i Gurina (IDIAPJGol), Lleida, Spain
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- Research Support Unit Lleida, Fundació Institut Universitari per a la recerca a l’Atenció Primària de Salut Jordi Gol i Gurina (IDIAPJGol), Lleida, Spain
| | - M Ortega Bravo
- Research Support Unit Lleida, Fundació Institut Universitari per a la recerca a l’Atenció Primària de Salut Jordi Gol i Gurina (IDIAPJGol), Lleida, Spain,Cappont Primary Care Center, Lleida, Gerència Territorial Lleida, Catalan Health Institute (ICS), Barcelona, Spain,Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain
| | - M Vilafranca Cartagena
- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Science and Welfare, University of Vic-Central University of Catalonia (UVIC-UCC), Manresa, Spain
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- Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain,Research Support Unit Lleida, Fundació Institut Universitari per a la recerca a l’Atenció Primària de Salut Jordi Gol i Gurina (IDIAPJGol), Lleida, Spain,Balafia Primary Care Center, Lleida, Gerència Territorial Lleida, Catalan Health Institute (ICS), Barcelona, Spain,CONTACT E Artigues-Barberà Research Support Unit Lleida, Rambla Ferran, 44, Lleida25007, Spain
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