Study of Body Image in Professional Dancers: A Systematic Review

Cardoso, Allana Alexandre; Reis, Nycolle Martins; Marinho, Ana Paula Ramos; Boing, Leonessa; Guimarães, Adriana Coutinho de Azevedo

doi:10.1590/1517-869220172304162818

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“…Moreover, the authors suggested that in advanced/professional ballet dancers the pressure to get excessively slim physiques leads to greater thinness, self-objectification and, consequently, more negative BI. Furthermore, some authors have mentioned that perfectionism and low self-esteem, are usually found among dancers, which might explain why eating disorders appear to be more prevalent among this group of people (Cardoso et al, 2017;Dantas et al, 2018). This is in line with research in the area finding that dancers have more than twice the risk of developing an eating disorder (Heiland, Murray, & Edley, 2008).…”

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Body image and well-being in dance practitioners: An exploratory study

Faria

Frontini

Antunes

2021

Cuad. psicol. deporte

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La literatura se ha preocupado por el efecto de la práctica de la danza en variables como el bienestar y la imagen corporal (IC). El objetivo de este trabajo fue analizar la percepción de la IC y el bienestar subjetivo, comparando adolescentes y adultos. Se utilizó una muestra de 91 bailarines (18,08±5,12 años), divididos en dos grupos (adolescentes de 11 a 17 años; adultos de 18 a 34 años). Los resultados indican que el grupo de adolescentes tiene una mayor percepción de la satisfacción de la vida (p-0,041; d-0,44). En el grupo de adolescentes, el afecto positivo está relacionado con la satisfacción con la vida (r-0,64; p≤0,001) y el afecto negativo (r-0,32; p-0,026), mientras que el afecto negativo está relacionado con las horas de práctica semanales (r-0,46; p-0,001). En los adultos, el afecto positivo está relacionado con la satisfacción de la vida (r-0,36; p-0,017) y las horas de práctica semanales (r-0,39; p-0,010), mientras que el afecto negativo está relacionado con la satisfacción de la vida (r-0,45; p-0,003). En cuanto a la (in)satisfacción con la IC, en el grupo de adolescentes esto está relacionado con los años de práctica (r-0,33; p-0,023) y las horas de práctica semanal (r-0,32; p-0,023). En el grupo de adultos, la satisfacción de la vida (r-0,42; p-0,05) y el afecto negativo (r-0,59; p≤0,001) están relacionados. Nuestros datos parecen dejar indicadores para explorar en el futuro, buscando una comprensión de los factores que pueden estar mediando la relación entre la IC y el bienestar, así como el afecto de la edad en esta relación. Literature has been concerned with the effect of dance practice on several variables, namely well-being and body image (BI). This study aimed to analyse the perception of dance practitioners on BI and subjective well-being (positive and negative affect and satisfaction with life), comparing adolescents and adults. A sample of 91 dancers (18.08±5.12 years) was recruited and divided into two groups (adolescents 11-17 years; adults 18-34 years). The group of adolescents presented a higher perception of satisfaction with life compared to adults (p=0.041; d=-0.44). Regarding the relationships between variables, when analysing separately each group, in the group of adolescents the positive affect is related to satisfaction with life (r=0.639; p≤0.001) and negative affect (r=-0.322; p=0.026), while the negative affect is related to the hours of weekly practice (r=0.461; p=0.001). In the group of adults, positive affect is related to satisfaction with life (r=0.362; p=0.017) and weekly hours of practice (r=0.390; p=0.010), while negative affect is related satisfaction with life (r=-0.447; p=0.003). With regard to (dis)satisfaction with BI, we found that, in the group of adolescents, it is related to the years of practice (r=0.327; p=0.023) and the weekly hours of practice (r=0.321; p=0.023), while in the adults' group, satisfaction with life (r=-0.423; p=0.005) and negative affect (r=0.591; p≤0.001) are related. Our results leave some indicators that should be explored in future studies, namely seeking to understand the factors that may be mediating the relationship between BI and well-being, as well as the effect of age on this relationship. A literatura tem-se preocupado com o efeito da prática de dança em variáveis como o bem-estar e a imagem corporal (IC). O objetivo deste trabalho foi analisar a perceção de IC e de bem-estar subjetivo, comparando adolescentes e adultos. Recorreu-se a uma amostra de 91 dançarinos (18.08±5.12 anos), divididos em dois grupos (adolescentes 11-17 anos; adultos 18-34 anos). Os resultados indicam-nos que o grupo dos adolescentes apresenta uma perceção superior de satisfação com a vida comparativamente com os adultos (p=0.041; d=-0.44). Verificamos que no grupo dos adolescentes, o afeto positivo se relaciona com a satisfação com a vida (r=0.64; p≤0.001) e com o afeto negativo (r=-0.32; p=0.026), enquanto o afeto negativo se relaciona com as horas de prática semanal (r=0.46; p=0.001). Já nos adultos, o afeto positivo relaciona-se com a satisfação com a vida (r=0.36; p=0.017) e com as horas de prática semanal (r=0.39; p=0.010), enquanto o afeto negativo se relaciona com a satisfação com a vida (r=-0.45; p=0.003). No que se refere à (in)satisfação com a IC, no grupo dos adolescentes esta relaciona-se com os anos de prática (r=0.33; p=0.023) e as horas de prática semanal (r=0.32; p=0.023). No grupo dos adultos relaciona-se a satisfação com a vida (r=-0.42; p=0.005) e com o afeto negativo (r=0.59; p≤0.001). Os nossos dados parecem deixar indicadores a explorar no futuro, procurando a compreensão dos fatores que podem estar a mediar a relação entre a IC e o bem-estar, bem como, o efeito da idade nesta relação.

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Section: Faria Frontini and Antunessupporting

confidence: 56%

Body image and well-being in dance practitioners: An exploratory study

Faria

Frontini

Antunes

2021

Cuad. psicol. deporte

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“…Given the aesthetic nature and demands of dance, body shape concerns are often normalized. Indeed, having a thin body is often idealized within the dance industry, which could lead to greater risk for ED risk factors (e.g., internalization of a thin ideal of beauty; Striegel‐Moore & Bulik, 2007), and the development of psychopathology (e.g., compulsive exercise) (Cardoso, Reis, Marinho, Boing, & Guimarães, 2017; Hidayah & Bariah, 2011). In an order to maintain or reduce their weight, dancers may start overtraining or developing disordered eating attitudes (Bolling & Pinheiro, 2010; Cardoso et al, 2017; Ravaldi et al, 2006).…”

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Disordered eating attitudes and body shape concerns among North Indian Kathak dancers

Kulshreshtha

Babu

Goel

et al. 2020

Intl J Eating Disorders

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Objective To determine the prevalence and association between disordered eating attitudes and body shape concerns in a sample of North Indian Kathak dancers. Method Participants were 206 Kathak female dancers and 235 healthy controls, ages 18–45 years. Participants completed questionnaires assessing demographics, disordered eating attitudes, and body dissatisfaction. Pearson correlations assessed the association between the disordered eating attitudes and body dissatisfaction, and binary logistic regression identified the risk of having a possible eating disorder. Results Kathak dancers reported significantly greater disordered eating attitudes compared to controls (12.1% vs. 5.9%, p = .023). Dancers endorsed greater dieting behaviors (M = 5.6 vs. 4.5, p = .031), and binge eating episodes (p < .001) relative to their counterparts. Body dissatisfaction was significantly positively correlated with disordered eating attitudes among the dancers (p < .001). Dancers with elevated body shape concerns were five times more likely to report disordered eating attitudes, relative to their peers (p < .001). Discussion Disordered eating attitudes and body shape concerns are prevalent among North Indian Kathak dancers. Future research should aim to develop targeted prevention and intervention programs that focus on reducing these behaviors and promoting a positive body image to mitigate the risk of disordered eating among this group.

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“…In the field of eating disorders [ 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 ], elevated-risk groups might contain persons whose behavioral patterns feature as definite backgrounds of the future increase of an eating disorder, such as extreme dieting, professional pressure to be skinny, and undue exercise. On these estates, athletes [ 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 ] and ballet dancers [ 14 , 15 , 16 ] were widely examined to recognize the main associates of the risk of eating disorders. In the past, and still today, professional fashion models are “usually considered” as beautiful women seeking success by using their charm and their own body.…”

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The Relationship between Body Dissatisfaction and Eating Disorder Symptoms in Young Women Aspiring Fashion Models: The Mediating Role of Stress

Castellano

Rizzotto

Neri

et al. 2021

EJIHPE

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It is widely recognized that body dissatisfaction is an important public health concern. In the past, being a fashion model was almost synonymous with anorexia/bulimia, and even today, there are cases of eating disorders in young women whose ambition is to become a top model. Moreover, stress can play a substantial role within ill health via related behaviors such as smoking, substance abuse, and inappropriate eating. In our study, we examined 112 aspiring fashion models aged between 15 and 24 years (M = 19.5, SD = 2.08) from 32 different countries of the world during an international contest, and 100 students (control group), aged between 16 and 22 years (M = 18.6, SD = 1.39). The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to examine whether stress mediated the relationship between body dissatisfaction and eating disorders. The study included the administration of stress and self-efficacy and the locus of control dimensions, body (image) dissatisfaction, and eating attitude disorder. Results indicated higher scores on body dissatisfaction, stress level, and eating attitudes disorder among the group of fashion models compared to the control. Mediational analyses showed that body dissatisfaction was partially mediated by stress level on eating disorders. Especially in the aspiring fashion models, there are often many possibilities that competitive stress causes candidates to exacerbate attempts to maintain their body weight below normal weight/height parameters. These results indicated that appropriate intervention for the management of stress level could possibly defend against the negative impact of body dissatisfaction on eating disorder symptoms. The presence of skilled health workers in the field of nutrition and psychology can be extremely important in the field of fashion to maintain an adequate quality of life.

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Study of Body Image in Professional Dancers: A Systematic Review

Cited by 17 publications

References 29 publications

Body image and well-being in dance practitioners: An exploratory study

Body image and well-being in dance practitioners: An exploratory study

Disordered eating attitudes and body shape concerns among North Indian Kathak dancers

The Relationship between Body Dissatisfaction and Eating Disorder Symptoms in Young Women Aspiring Fashion Models: The Mediating Role of Stress

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