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A comparison of actual-ideal weight discrepancy, body appreciation, and media influence between street-dancers and non-dancers

Lookup NU author(s): Dr Martin Tovee

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Abstract

Previous work on body image has tended to treat dancers as a relatively homogenous group, despite the existence of different dance styles and genres. In the current study, we examined body image among individuals involved in street-dancing (genres that typically evolved outside formal settings and are often improvisational in nature) and an age-matched comparison of non-dancers. A total of 83 street-dancers and 84 non-dancers completed scales measuring their actual-ideal weight discrepancy, body appreciation, sociocultural attitudes toward appearance, and demographics. Controlling for participant body mass index (BMI), results showed no significant between-group difference in actual-ideal weight discrepancy, although street-dancers had significantly higher body appreciation than non-dancers. In addition, media influences were implicated in body image concepts for both groups, although internalisation of athletic ideals was more important for street-dancers. These results are discussed in relation to the extant research on body image among dancers. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.


Publication metadata

Author(s): Swami V, Tovee MJ

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: Body Image

Year: 2009

Volume: 6

Issue: 4

Pages: 304-307

ISSN (print): 1740-1445

ISSN (electronic): 1873-6807

Publisher: Elsevier BV

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2009.07.006

DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2009.07.006


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