Stress (스트레스연구)

The Korean Society of Stress Medicine (대한스트레스학회)
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The Effects of a Self-Compassion Program on Body Satisfaction, Body Shame, Self-Esteem and Subjective Well-Being among Female University Students with Negative Body Image

자기자비 증진 프로그램이 부정적인 신체상을 가진 여대생의 신체상 불만족, 신체 수치심, 자기존중감 및 주관적 웰빙에 미치는 영향

  • Kwon, Ye Ji (Department of Psychology, Duksung Women's University) ;
  • Kim, Jung-Ho (Department of Psychology, Duksung Women's University) ;
  • Kim, Mirihae (Department of Psychology, Duksung Women's University)
  • Received : 2018.09.28
  • Accepted : 2018.11.07
  • Published : 2018.12.31
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Abstract

Background: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a Self-Compassion Program on body satisfaction, body shame, self-esteem and subjective well-being among female university students with negative body image. Methods: Study participants were composed of the top 35% of female college students on negative body image. The 25 participants were randomly assigned to either a treatment group (n=13) or a control group (n=12). The treatment group participated in weekly, 60-minute Self-Compassion Program sessions in a group format over a 6-week period. Results: Reports of body dissatisfaction and body shame decreased significantly more in the treatment group compared to the control group, while self-esteem, life satisfaction, and expected life satisfaction scores increased significantly more in the treatment group compared to the control group. There were no significant differences in positive affect and negative affect between groups at post treatment. The one-month follow-up results showed that the beneficial improvements were maintained. Conclusions: The findings support the efficacy of the Self-Compassion Program on body dissatisfaction, body shame and self-esteem.

본 연구의 목적은 자기자비 증진 프로그램이 부정적인 신체상을 지닌 여대생의 신체상 만족도, 신체수치심, 자기존중감 및 주관적 웰빙에도 효과가 있는지 확인하는 것이다. 서울 소재 여자 대학에 재학중인 여대생 229명 중 신체상 불만족 점수가 상위 35%에 해당하는 대상자를 처치집단(N=13) 및 통제집단(N=12)에 무선할당 하였다. 처치집단에 주 1회, 회당 60분 이내, 총 6회기의 자기자비 증진 프로그램을 실시했다. 사전검사, 사후검사 및 1개월 후 추후검사 분석 결과 처치집단이 통제집단에 비해 신체상 불만족, 신체 수치심이 유의하게 감소했고, 자기존중감, 삶의 만족 및 삶의 만족 예상이 유의하게 증가했으며, 추후 검사에서도 유의하게 유지되었다. 그러나 긍정정서와 부정정서는 처치 전-후로 유의한 차이가 나타나지 않았다. 끝으로 본 연구의 시사점과 제한점이 논의되었다.

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