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Direct linkHeiland, Teresa L.; Murray, Darrin S.; Edley, Paige P. – Research in Dance Education, 2008
Body image and self-esteem are examined through personal stories among Los Angeles college dancers who grew up in the Hollywood culture of the cult of slenderness. The study incorporates a body image survey, eating disorder screen, and an interview process capturing dancers' lived experiences with daily pressures. Dancers reveal their experiences…
Descriptors: College Students, Dance, Self Concept, Eating Disorders
