Compilation, Implementation, and Evaluation of the Compassion-Based Educational Program in Physical Education Class among High School Students

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Ph.D. student in Motor Behavior, Departmentof Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran.

2 Professor of Motor Behavior, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran.

3 Assistant Professor in Motor Behavior, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran.

Abstract

Purpose: Body image dissatisfaction is a common disorder in today's era, characterized by a negative evaluation of one's physical appearance. The goal of this study was to develop, implement, and evaluate a compassion-based educational program in physical education classes among Shahrekord high school students.
Methods: Participants in this research included high school girls aged 12 to 17 in Shahrekord city, as well as 2 physical education teachers. The study utilized action research as the method, with qualitative data collection techniques. Data collection methods included researcher's field notes from focused group discussions with students, students' daily report books, reflection questions, and semi-structured interviews with sports teachers. The collected data were carefully analysed using qualitative content analysis.
Results: The research findings were categorized into 5 comprehensive areas: knowledge management, self-awareness, mindfulness, respect, and empathy.
Conclusion: The results indicated that knowledge management, self-awareness, mindfulness, respect, and empathy are effective components in addressing body image dissatisfaction and promoting unconditional self-acceptance. Overall, students' mental well-being contributes to the development of a stable Iranian society. It is recommended to identify components for addressing body image dissatisfaction, develop effective strategies, and provide training to teachers.
 

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Sports Psychology
Volume 16, Issue 1
2024
Pages 205-220

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  • Receive Date: 11 January 2023
  • Revise Date: 21 July 2023
  • Accept Date: 19 September 2023

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