"Made This Way for a Reason": Body Satisfaction and Spirituality. Issue 1 (8th April 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Buser, Juleen K.; Parkins, Rachael A.
• Is Part Of: Adultspan journal. Volume 12:Issue 1(2013:Apr.)
• Page Start: 24
• Page End: 37
• Publication Date: 2013-04-08
• Subjects: Adulthood -- Periodicals; Aging -- Psychological aspects -- Periodicals; Counseling -- Periodicals; 361.06084
• DOI: 10.1002/j.2161-0029.2013.00013.x
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1524-6817

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main" xml:lang="en"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p>Nine female participants shared their experiences of body satisfaction, spiritual beliefs, and the intersection of these domains. Using phenomenological inquiry, the authors identified 6 themes in participant interviews. The authors discuss ways in which this study extends previous research, in addition to providing suggestions for counseling practice.</p> </abstract>