身体欣赏培育:思路与效果

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Psychological Research

2026, Vol. 19

Issue (5): 456-462 DOI: 10.19988/j.cnki.issn.2095-1159.2026.05.009

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Nurturing body appreciation: Strategies and effects

WU Wanyu^1,2, WANG Kui^1,2

1 State Key Laboratory of Cognitive Science and Mental Health, Institute of Psychology,Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101;
2 Department of Psychology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049

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Abstract Negative body image is closely associated with eating disturbances and decreased self-esteem. Fostering a positive body image has been increasingly recognized as a viable approach to address negative body image and its related consequences. As the core component of positive body image, body appreciation serves as a key target for intervention. This study reviewed different intervention strategies designed to promote body appreciation. Mindfulness and yoga were both effective in enhancing body appreciation. However, the magnitude of their effects varies with factors such as the control group settings and intervention durations. In China, negative body image manifests across diverse populations, underscoring the need to develop culturally adaptive strategies to promote body appreciation among various Chinese groups.

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WU Wanyu,WANG Kui. Nurturing body appreciation: Strategies and effects[J]. Psychological Research, 2026, 19(5): 456-462.

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