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| Personal Name | Fernandez, Micah Marie L. |
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| Resource Title | Exploring the lived experiences of female collegiate judoka athletes: body image perceptions and sociocultural influences |
| Date Issued | June 2025 |
| Abstract | Despite being a sport with weight classes that influence training and competition outcomes, Judo is one in which body image significantly affects the performance and well-being of female collegiate judoka athletes. The current study examined the lived experiences of ffemale collegiate judokas aged 18–23 regarding their body image perceptions. The study employed structured interviews to investigate how social, sport-specific, and personal expectations influence body image and athletic performance. Data were analyzed using Braun and Clarke’s 2006 six-phase framework emerging themes revealed both positive and negative perceptions of body image among the participants. Some female collegiate judokas came to associate their evolving bodies with progress and strength, leading to a sense of satisfaction and self-acceptance. Others, however, reported difficulties with negative body image stemming from weight management, past experiences, and lifestyle changes. A mixture of social pressures and Judo's physical nature shaped the participants' experiences, with weight management being identified as a primary source of psychological pressure. Nevertheless, some female collegiate judokas employed coping techniques such as mindfulness, peer support, reframing self-talk, and setting performance-based goals over appearance. The study highlighted that exploring body image among female collegiate judokas is a complex and multifaceted experience. These results underscore the importance of support systems that address the psychological and physical needs of female judoka athletes in weight-sensitive sports, thereby promoting positive body image perceptions among female collegiate judoka athletes. |
| Degree Course | Bachelor of Sports Science |
| Language | English; Filipino |
| Keyword | body image perception; body image satisfaction; female collegiate judoka athletes; collegiate sports; qualitative research; good health and well-being |
| Material Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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Access Permission : Open Access