The Core Characteristics of Body Image in Senior Teachers—A Model Construction Based on Grounded Theory
Body image encompasses individuals'perceptions and evaluations of their own bodies,including physiological function characteristics and personal attitude towards these characteristics.Based on the grounded theory,the in-depth inter-views with 10 senior teachers were conducted,and the data of the interview was analyzed through three levels of coding,extract-ing four core categories:"body cognition","body function","body experience"and"body regulation".This study finds that the senior teachers'body image has the core characteristics of accepting their own body,being satisfied with body functions,experi-encing bodily well-being,and caring for their body image.Based on these findings,strategies for optimizing master teachers'physical image are proposed:correctly understanding of the body,reshaping body concepts,enhancing body awareness,master-ing regulation methods,emphasizing body experience,and participating in embodied practices.
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