Start Date
12-12-2022 6:15 AM
Description
Mirrors cause long lasting damage to dancers, so the research being proposed is to discern the effect of mirrors on body image in freshman dance majors. This research proposal was derived from many other studies done on this topic, however those studies were focused on beginning ballet or modern dancers instead of more experienced dancers and various styles. The research will be conducted over two consecutive semesters, equaling one school year. Each semester, the dancers will either have use of the mirror or no use of the mirror and will be questioned three times throughout the semester in each dance class on how their body image has changed. The results are expected to be similar to the results of other studies, where body satisfaction will decrease when mirrors are present, but the results may very due to having experienced dancers and the possibility of males participating.
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The Effect of Mirrors on Body Image in Dance Majors
Mirrors cause long lasting damage to dancers, so the research being proposed is to discern the effect of mirrors on body image in freshman dance majors. This research proposal was derived from many other studies done on this topic, however those studies were focused on beginning ballet or modern dancers instead of more experienced dancers and various styles. The research will be conducted over two consecutive semesters, equaling one school year. Each semester, the dancers will either have use of the mirror or no use of the mirror and will be questioned three times throughout the semester in each dance class on how their body image has changed. The results are expected to be similar to the results of other studies, where body satisfaction will decrease when mirrors are present, but the results may very due to having experienced dancers and the possibility of males participating.
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Kristen Smiarowski