Body Image Satisfaction Among Females

Abstract

Body image and satisfaction among females has changed from ancient to contemporary times. Previously, women’s bodies were not represented in the media but, now women are represented. This research uncovered how to increase body image satisfaction among females ranging from adolescent to elderly. Objective: The aim of this study was to understand how women’s body image satisfaction impacted health and how increasing body image satisfaction can be used to prevent diseases and disorders like bulimia. Design and Method: The research method was based on qualitative research with the aim of finding out why women experienced body image satisfaction while others experienced body image dissatisfaction. This included current peer-reviewed articles, ethnographic research, and conversations with about twenty participants at a commercial gym. Body image and satisfaction were assessed through conversational questions between the researcher and the individual at the gym. Individual information including their body image satisfaction was collected and reported in the Results section. The major research question is: How do women show body image satisfaction or dissatisfaction in their body image? Results: The significance of this study is that for females, as body image satisfaction increased, health and well-being increased. Conclusions: Yoga, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, social media, and religious affirmations are all effective ways to increase body image satisfaction among females. Parents serving as role models also increase body image satisfaction. These interventions increased body image satisfaction and increased overall health and well-being. Keywords: body image, yoga, mindfulness, body satisfaction, body dissatisfaction, women