Abstract
Background/Purpose: With the exacerbation of social phenomena such as "internal competition" and "labeling," mental health issues among university students, especially anxiety and depression among female students, are becoming increasingly prominent. “Body Dissatisfaction”, recognized as a key factor influencing mental health, has garnered widespread attention from various sectors of society. This study aimed to investigate the impact of physical dance on body dissatisfaction among female college students, with the goal of fostering positive body image and promoting healthy exercise habits. Method: This study employed a combination of literature review, experimental methods, interviews, field observations, questionnaire surveys, and mathematical statistics. Three measurement tools, namely the "Brief Negative Body Image Scale (BNBIS)," the "Physical Self-Perception Profile (PSPP)," and the "Body Image States Scale (BISS)," were utilized. A total of 45 female college students with no background in sports dance and no history of major illnesses were selected for an 8-week experimental teaching intervention in physical dance. Data were collected and organized before, during, and after the experiment, with descriptive statistics and paired-sample t-tests conducted using SPSS 26.0 to analyze the data required for this paper. Results: The experimental results revealed a significant improvement among female college students in terms of physical fitness, body condition, and physical attractiveness (P < 0.05). There was a highly significant improvement in overall dissatisfaction factors (P < 0.01), despite the relatively subtle changes observed in dissatisfaction factors related to height and weight (P > 0.05), indicating a positive trend. Furthermore, there was a significant elevation in the level of body image states post-intervention (P < 0.05). Conclusion: The research highlights the effectiveness of an 8-week moderate-intensity physical dance elective course in reducing body dissatisfaction among female college students, thereby positively impacting their physical and mental well-being. This intervention not only broadens the spectrum of sports activities conducive to improving body image but also encourages a holistic approach to self-care and fosters a positive attitude towards physical activity. However, the study recognizes the limitation of its sample size and emphasizes the need for future research to expand samples and implement stringent experimental controls. The findings of this study carry significant theoretical and practical implications, advocating for the integration of physical dance elective courses into university curricula to promote healthy body images and enhance overall well-being among female students.
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