Influence of yoga on body image satisfaction in men
Abstract
Summary.—The aim of this study was to examine the influence of yoga practice on body image satisfaction in men. Male Figure Drawings were used to explore body image satisfaction in yoga beginners (n = 26, M age = 40.3 yr., SD = 11.6), experienced yoga practitioners (n = 22, M age = 46.4 yr., SD = 11.6), and non-yoga practicing aerobic and weight training exercisers (n = 34, M age = 41.2 yr., SD = 11.9). Satisfaction was significantly higher among the yoga groups than the exercisers. There was no statistical difference between the body satisfaction scores of the experienced yoga group and the beginner yoga students. This may suggest that individuals drawn to yoga have greater body satisfaction than exercisers, and that regular yoga practice possibly further increases body satisfaction.
RAS ID
19271
Document Type
Journal Article
Date of Publication
1-1-2014
Faculty
Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science
School
School of Psychology and Social Science
Copyright
subscription content
Publisher
Ammons Scientific
Comments
Reproduced with permission of publisher from: Flaherty, M. Influence of yoga on body image satisfaction in men. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 2014, 119, 1, 203-214. © Perceptual and Motor Skills 2014. Available here