TY - JOUR
T1 - A systematic review exploring body image programmes and interventions in physical education
AU - OWEN, MICHAEL
AU - Prescott , Amy
AU - Smith , Robyn
AU - Kerner, Charlotte
N1 - Funding Information:
This research was funded by the Brunel University London BRIEF award.
Publisher Copyright:
© The Author(s) 2022.
PY - 2022/5/20
Y1 - 2022/5/20
N2 - Body image has implications for child and adolescent well-being. Schools have been positioned as a suitable site to provide body image education and support the development of body image; however, little is known about the role of physical education in body image education. The aim of this study was to systematically review the evidence on the content and effectiveness of physical education-based body image or body focused programmes published between 2000 and 2021. Using seven databases (Web of Science, SCOPUS, EBSCO, PsycINFO, MEDLINE, Science Direct, and SportDiscus), a total of 1185 non-duplicated articles were retrieved. The articles were selected using the following inclusion criteria: a) intervention, programme or curriculum based in physical education that explores body image or related phenomena, b) focused on children or young people, under 18 years of age, c) conducted between 2000 and 2021, d) quantitative and/or qualitative methods: and e) published in English. Following the screening process a total of 19 articles were included in this review. Results showed that most programmes reported successful outcomes, yet there was no consistent approach to the programme design and delivery. Physical activity and fitness-based programmes were the most frequently used intervention type, followed by critical sociocultural perspectives and programmes focused on movement experiences and body functionality. Whilst fitness-based programmes were generally effective in improving body image and related phenomena, future research should explore the mechanisms associated with these changes and further consider how sociocultural perspectives can be used to support body image programmes.
AB - Body image has implications for child and adolescent well-being. Schools have been positioned as a suitable site to provide body image education and support the development of body image; however, little is known about the role of physical education in body image education. The aim of this study was to systematically review the evidence on the content and effectiveness of physical education-based body image or body focused programmes published between 2000 and 2021. Using seven databases (Web of Science, SCOPUS, EBSCO, PsycINFO, MEDLINE, Science Direct, and SportDiscus), a total of 1185 non-duplicated articles were retrieved. The articles were selected using the following inclusion criteria: a) intervention, programme or curriculum based in physical education that explores body image or related phenomena, b) focused on children or young people, under 18 years of age, c) conducted between 2000 and 2021, d) quantitative and/or qualitative methods: and e) published in English. Following the screening process a total of 19 articles were included in this review. Results showed that most programmes reported successful outcomes, yet there was no consistent approach to the programme design and delivery. Physical activity and fitness-based programmes were the most frequently used intervention type, followed by critical sociocultural perspectives and programmes focused on movement experiences and body functionality. Whilst fitness-based programmes were generally effective in improving body image and related phenomena, future research should explore the mechanisms associated with these changes and further consider how sociocultural perspectives can be used to support body image programmes.
KW - physical education
KW - body image
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U2 - 10.1177/1356336X221097318
DO - 10.1177/1356336X221097318
M3 - Article (journal)
SN - 1356-336X
VL - 28
JO - European Physical Education Review
JF - European Physical Education Review
IS - 4
ER -