A3 Book section, Chapters in research books
Body image and depression (2021)
Pylvänäinen, P., Forsblom, A., Muotka, J., & Hyvönen, K. (2021). Body image and depression. In C. R. Martin, L.-A. Hunter, V. B. Patel, V. R. Preedy, & R. Rajendram (Eds.), The Neuroscience of Depression : Genetics, Cell Biology, Neurology, Behaviour, and Diet (pp. 397-404). Academic Press. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-817935-2.00010-6
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Publication details
All authors or editors: Pylvänäinen, Päivi; Forsblom, Anita; Muotka, Joona; Hyvönen, Katriina
Parent publication: The Neuroscience of Depression : Genetics, Cell Biology, Neurology, Behaviour, and Diet
Parent publication editors: Martin, Colin R.; Hunter, Lan-Anh; Patel, Vinood B.; Preedy, Victor R.; Rajendram, Rajkumar
ISBN: 978-0-12-817935-2
eISBN: 978-0-12-817936-9
Publication year: 2021
Pages range: 397-404
Number of pages in the book: 547
Publisher: Academic Press
Place of Publication: London
Publication country: United Kingdom
Publication language: English
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-817935-2.00010-6
Publication open access: Not open
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Abstract
This chapter presents research findings on body image in depression sufferers. Body image is here considered to consist of three elements: image properties, body-self, and body memory. In depressed patients, the body image has characteristics typical to the disorder, influencing how they relate to themselves and their environment. Typical to the body image of depression sufferers experience low energy, discomfort in the body during social interaction, and a tendency to distance oneself from sensing the body. While having this fragmented connection to their own bodies, patients tend to ruminate on how others perceive them. Compared with standard care, dance movement therapy group treatment is more effective in promoting change in body image, increasing positive experiences of one’s own body and mobility. Qualitative changes in body image also include increased neutrality, acceptance, and less preoccupation with other’s perception.
Keywords: depression (mental disorders); bodiliness; body image; dance therapy; group therapy
Free keywords: embodiment; body image; body memory; dance movement therapy; group therapy
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Ministry reporting: Yes
Reporting Year: 2021
JUFO rating: 2
