Journal article
“It's all about acceptance”: A qualitative study exploring a model of positive body image for people with spinal cord injury
Abstract
Using modified constructivist grounded theory, the purpose of the present study was to explore positive body image experiences in people with spinal cord injury. Nine participants (five women, four men) varying in age (21-63 years), type of injury (C3-T7; complete and incomplete), and years post-injury (4-36 years) were recruited. The following main categories were found: body acceptance, body appreciation and gratitude, social support, …
Authors
Bailey KA; Gammage KL; van Ingen C; Ditor DS
Journal
Body Image, Vol. 15, , pp. 24–34
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
9 2015
DOI
10.1016/j.bodyim.2015.04.010
ISSN
1740-1445