Discovering self and the development of positive body image

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dc.contributor.advisorHandy, Lee C.
dc.contributor.authorGiffin, Theresa M. (Theresa Marie)
dc.date.accessioned2005-07-29T23:09:04Z
dc.date.available2005-07-29T23:09:04Z
dc.date.issued1994
dc.descriptionBibliography: p. 227-248.en
dc.description.abstractThis study addressed the development of positive body image in women who had a history of body image dissatisfaction. The intent was to understand what enables women to develop positive body image. A series of in-depth interviews was carried out with four women aged 19-50 who had experienced a positive change in their attitudes and feelings towards their body. The interviews were transcribed and analyzed using grounded theory methodology developed by Glaser and Strauss (1967) . The analysis of data produced three major categories: Embodying the Self, Disembodying the Self and Re-embodying the Self and 10 subcategories which illustrate the characteristics of the major categories. The analysis also delineated a core category, "Discovering Self', defined as a basic psychosocial process (BPSP). Understanding body image change as a process of self-discovery may be useful in therapy with women presenting with body image concerns.
dc.format.extentxi, 270 leaves ; 30 cm.en
dc.identifier.citationGiffin, T. M. (1994). Discovering self and the development of positive body image (Master's thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/PRISM/12764en_US
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/12764
dc.identifier.isbn0612031942en
dc.identifier.lccBF 697.5 B63 G54 1994en
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1880/30475
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Calgaryen
dc.publisher.placeCalgaryen
dc.rightsUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.
dc.subject.lccBF 697.5 B63 G54 1994en
dc.subject.lcshBody image
dc.subject.lcshSelf-perception in women
dc.subject.lcshWomen - Psychology
dc.subject.lcshWomen - Attitudes
dc.titleDiscovering self and the development of positive body image
dc.typemaster thesis
thesis.degree.disciplineEducational Psychology
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Calgary
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science (MSc)
ucalgary.thesis.accessionTheses Collection 58.002:Box 974 520538284
ucalgary.thesis.notesoffsiteen
ucalgary.thesis.uarcreleaseyen
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