Document Type : Original research study
Authors
1 Assistant Professor, School of Humanities, Department of Sport Science, Damghan University, Damghan, Iran
2 Assisstant Professor, Department of Sport Science, School of Humanities, Damghan University, Damghan, Iran.
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to assess the ideal and perceived body image in different age groups of women by considering body image flexibility. 345 women in Khorasan, Semnan and Alborz provinces participated in this research. Ideal body image and perceived body image were measured using a silhouette of body figures representing in 10 categories. Actual body was measured through body mass index (BMI). Also, body image flexibility was measured by Sandoz et al (2013) questionnaire. Results showed that the choice women’s ideal body is far from the reality and their current condition. In perception of their own body, more intense in selecting the ideal body, women do not function properly. Also age and weight has partially affected the choice of the ideal profile. Almost all women chose a slimmer profile than their perceived body as an ideal body. In all three variables, "actual body", "perceived body" and "ideal body", there were significant differences between younger and older ages. Body image flexibility is a significant predictor of the ideal body image, and women with more flexible body image choose a closer body image to reality. Create positive flexibility of body image and a realistic choice of the ideal body helps women of different age groups to choose their appropriate exercise approaches
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