Positive Effects of Physical Theater on Body Schema Among College Students

Kosma, Maria; Erickson, Nick; Gremillion, Ashlynn

doi:10.1080/00336297.2024.2333570

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“…Additionally, the study conducted by Kosma et al (2024) analyzed the effects of physical theater, integrating a university semester with two 90-min sessions per week, in a population of eight participants. Using semi-structured interviews, the study sought to examine the effects of this intervention on body schema, including aspects such as body posture, awareness, confidence, and expression.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In studies with longer interventions (e.g., Ariel-Donges et al, 2019;Henry et al, 2006;Kosma et al, 2024;Moore et al, 2011;Rato & Alves, 2020;Yager & O'Dea, 2010), only one study used a follow-up period. The study conducted by Yager and O'Dea (2010) examined the impact on body image, risk of eating disorders, and excessive exercise in 170 physical education teachers in training, using 6 months as the follow-up period.…”

Section: Sessions Follow-up and Intervention And Control Groupsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…It is essential to note that the inclusion of experimental and control groups is relevant according to each research's objectives. For example, the study conducted by Rato and Alves (2020) did not use group separation as its goal was the development and application of a Somatic Movement program to a group of undergraduate dance students, focusing on movement perception, and the study conducted by Kosma et al (2024) also did not separate groups as the objective of the intervention was to examine the effects of a physical theater class on the participants' body schema, evaluating body posture, awareness, confidence, and expression through qualitative aspects.…”

Section: Sessions Follow-up and Intervention And Control Groupsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Studies in which the intervention resource consisted of university courses demonstrated the importance and effectiveness of pedagogical and physical approaches in improving body image among university students. The study by Kosma et al (2024) examined the effects of a semester-long physical theater class, concluding that participants emphasized the importance of physical theater in improving body posture, confidence, and expression, highlighting the need for integrated movement programs. Bolter et al (2023) evaluated the impact of a brief pedagogical intervention to address weight stigma among first-year university students, highlighting the importance of these interventions.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Body image of university students: a systematic review of the characteristics of interventions

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Rodrigues

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Background Body image is the mental representation of the body and can be influenced by cognitive, biological, behavioral, sociocultural, and environmental factors. University students often encounter challenges related to it. Objective This systematic review examined interventions aimed at holistically developing a positive body image within this population. Methods The PRISMA 2020 guidelines and the PICO method were employed to identify, select, assess, and synthesize studies. The consulted databases included Scopus, Web of Science, and PsycINFO, with inclusion criteria targeting body image interventions for university students aged 18 to 39. Study quality was evaluated using the QATSDD tool. Results Twenty-one relevant studies were identified, primarily from the United States, mostly employing quantitative methods, with a focus on female participants. Various intervention strategies were utilized, including cognitive-behavioral approaches, media literacy, and physical/resistance training, with a growing use of technology like mobile applications. The majority of studies reported effective outcomes, such as reduced body dissatisfaction and increased self-esteem following interventions. Nevertheless, literature gaps were identified, such as the scarcity of formative interventions and limited use of qualitative approaches. Conclusion While technology in interventions offers promising opportunities, careful assessments and judicious selection of evaluation instruments are fundamental for reliable results. Future research should focus on addressing identified gaps, such as exploring more formative interventions and incorporating qualitative methodologies to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the effectiveness of body image interventions among university students.

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There is techne and phronesis in movement: A beautiful combination for health and well-being!

Kosma

2024

Turkish Journal of Kinesiology

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Drawing on Aristotle’s concepts of techne (art or craft) and phronesis (practical wisdom), the purpose of this concept-based article was to showcase that there is techne and phronesis in movement, including their interrelations for the long-lasting love of movement, and thus health and well-being. The paper is divided into four sections. In the first section, the researcher exemplifies the embodied movement of art (techne) emphasizing skill mastery. Movement is both techne and action – a holistic process encompassing sensations of strength, physicality, and mental clarity. In the second section, the researcher emphasizes how wisdom in decision making (phronesis) can lead to active lifestyles via the use of praxis vs. theoria. The links between techne and phronesis are discussed in the third section, whereby skill mastery (techne) can facilitate phronetic action regarding active and healthy lifestyles. This process is exemplified in performing arts, including dancing, aerial dancing, and physical theater. Lastly, implications for movement programming are offered, emphasizing the importance of a strong physical culture to achieve the techne of movement and thus wisdom in decision making about living the good life. There is techne and phronesis in movement, which is a beautiful and powerful combination for health and well-being.

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Positive Effects of Physical Theater on Body Schema Among College Students

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Body image of university students: a systematic review of the characteristics of interventions

Body image of university students: a systematic review of the characteristics of interventions

There is techne and phronesis in movement: A beautiful combination for health and well-being!

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