"Made This Way for a Reason": Body Satisfaction and Spirituality

Nine female participants shared their experiences of body satisfaction, spiritual beliefs, and the intersection of these domains. Using phenomenological inquiry, the authors identified 6 themes in participant interviews. The authors discuss ways in which this study extends previous research, in addi...

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Published in:Adultspan journal 2013-04, Vol.12 (1), p.24-37
Main Authors: Buser, Juleen K., Parkins, Rachael A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic Achievement
Adults
African Americans
Beliefs
Body Composition
body image
body satisfaction
College Students
Construct Validity
Developmental Stages
Eating Disorders
Females
Focus Groups
Genetics
Graduate Students
Human Body
Interviews
Mass Media
Meta Analysis
Phenomenology
Qualitative Research
Religion
Religious Factors
Researchers
Satisfaction
Scientific Concepts
Self Concept
Spiritual Development
spirituality
United States (Mid Atlantic States)
Validity
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Summary:Nine female participants shared their experiences of body satisfaction, spiritual beliefs, and the intersection of these domains. Using phenomenological inquiry, the authors identified 6 themes in participant interviews. The authors discuss ways in which this study extends previous research, in addition to providing suggestions for counseling practice.
ISSN:1524-6817
2161-0029
DOI:10.1002/j.2161-0029.2013.00013.x