Banca de DEFESA: FELIPE MACHADO HUGUENIN

Uma banca de DEFESA de DOUTORADO foi cadastrada pelo programa.
STUDENT : FELIPE MACHADO HUGUENIN
DATE: 24/06/2025
TIME: 09:00
LOCAL: Auditório da Biblioteca Central / UFRRJ / Seropédica
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KEY WORDS:

Intervention; Education; Mixed methods; Quali-quantitative; Higher Education.

PAGES: 176
BIG AREA: Ciências Humanas
AREA: Educação
SUMMARY:

Introduction: Body image is the mental representation of one’s own body. Sociocultural factors such as media influence, family, peers, and other significant figures play a crucial role in the development of body image. In this context, interventions focused on body image are highly relevant, especially as they enable the possibility of improved perception and relationships individuals have with their own bodies. Some studies indicate that Physical Education teachers are particularly essential in carrying out such interventions. However, for them to intervene effectively in schools on a daily basis, they must first understand the various facets of body image that may also affect their own lives. Aim: To develop and assess the applicability of a university extension course focused on body image for Physical Education undergraduate students at a public university in Rio de Janeiro. Method: This is a mixed-methods study, with a quasi-experimental and longitudinal design. The sample consisted of thirty-three undergraduate students who participated in six in-person sessions, each lasting 100 minutes, totaling 12 hours of intervention. The sessions included audiovisual resources, participatory activities, and discussion circles. Three quantitative instruments, all validated in Brazil, were applied: the Sociocultural Attitudes Towards Appearance Questionnaire-4 (SATAQ-4); the Body Appreciation Scale-2 (BAS-2); and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), administered at pre-test, post-test, and one-month follow-up. Quantitative data were analyzed using paired t-tests and Wilcoxon tests, depending on data normality, along with effect size calculations. In the qualitative phase, fifteen semi-structured interviews were conducted and analyzed using word cloud generation, Descending Hierarchical Classification, and Similarity Analysis through the IRaMuTeQ software, complemented by Bardin’s Content Analysis. Results and Discussion: Quantitative results indicated statistically significant increases in body appreciation and self-esteem, as well as a reduction in the internalization of the athletic body ideal, with partial maintenance of these effects at follow-up. The qualitative analysis revealed meaningful subjective shifts, pointing to a reconfiguration of how participants perceived their own bodies and an expansion of critical awareness regarding aesthetic standards and future pedagogical practices. Participants emphasized the course’s role in valuing body diversity and strengthening autonomy in the face of sociocultural pressures. Conclusion: The VEM A⁺ course demonstrated relevant applicability and formative potential, fostering significant transformations in how future teachers understand body image. Experience reaffirms the power of university extension as a privileged space for ethical, critical, and socially sensitive teacher education in Physical Education.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Presidente - 2200105 - FABIANE FROTA DA ROCHA MORGADO
Externo ao Programa - 2939376 - ALDAIR JOSE DE OLIVEIRA - UFRRJExterno à Instituição - WAGNER DOS SANTOS - UFES
Externa à Instituição - AMPARO VILLA CUPOLILLO
Externa à Instituição - MARIA ELISA CAPUTO FERREIRA - UFJF