An Exploration of Body Image in Female Collegiate Athletes
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Authors
Caplan, Aliza
Issue Date
2008
Type
Presentation
Language
en_US
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Abstract
Recent research has revealed an increase in body
image dissatisfaction among adolescents and
adults, specifically females. One group that seems
to be particularly at risk for poor body image is
female collegiate athletes. Taking a closer look at
body image dissatisfaction and its origin, we are
able to better understand what affects female body
satisfaction. The media have an extremely
significant influence on females, especially at the
college level. As a result, it is interesting to explore
media exposure, and body image satisfaction in
conjunction with each other. In addition to the
media, pressure from coaches, teammates and
parents plays a role in female body image. This
paper explores the many reasons why athletes
might be at risk for negative body image. It also
presents some effective coping strategies that
parents and coaches can communicate to their
athletes in order to reduce this negative body
image.