Investigation of Students' Views Who Receive Art and Religious Training about Body Image

Authors : Gülten Imamoğlu, Özlem Demirtaş

Pages : 476-483

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Publication Date : 2017-12-22

Article Type : Research

Abstract :The purpose of this study is determine body image in individuals with fine arts and theological education.177 male and 118 female, total of 334, fine arts and theological students were participated in the study. Body-Cathexis Scale (BCS) were used. Independent Samples tests were used for statically processing. Body Image score according to gender found at male 103.84 and female 110.93. Body Image score found at theological students 125.95 and Fine arts students 85.12. There was a significant difference in between  theological students and Fine arts students in Body Image Score at p<0.001 level, there was none in gender. There was a significant difference in between Theology Faculty and Fine Arts Faculty  according male and female students in Body Image Score at p<0.001 level. Female students are according male students under greater risk regarding the body image. Body image points were more positively at student of fine art than student of religious. It is thought that art education affects body image more positively than religious education. Getting with fine art education could contribute to a positive body image levels.
Keywords : Body Image, Fine Arts, Theological education