Lessons learned from training peer-leaders to conduct Body Project workshops. Issue 4 (8th August 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Vanderkruik, Rachel; Strife, Samantha; Dimidjian, Sona
• Is Part Of: Eating disorders. Volume 25:Issue 4(2017)
• Page Start: 358
• Page End: 374
• Publication Date: 2017-08-08
• Subjects: Eating disorders -- Treatment -- Periodicals; Eating disorders -- Prevention -- Periodicals; 616.8526
• DOI: 10.1080/10640266.2017.1308733
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1064-0266

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The Body Project is a cognitive-dissonance intervention that is effective in improving body satisfaction for high school and college aged women. The Body Project can be implemented by trained peers, thus increasing its potential for broad and cost-effective dissemination. Little is known, however, about peer-leaders' perceptions of their training needs and preferences to deliver prevention programs. This qualitative study explored the perceptions of training strengths and areas of improvement among 14 Body Project peer-leaders at a college campus through a series of focus groups. Recommendations are made to inform training for the Body Project as well as peer-led prevention and treatment interventions more broadly.