فاطمه پالیزوان

Body image dissatisfaction is a common disorder in today's era, characterized by a negative evaluation of one's physical appearance. The goal of this study was to develop, implement, and evaluate a compassion-based educational program in physical education classes among Shahrekord high school students. Participants in this research included high school girls aged 12 to 17 in Shahrekord city, as well as 2 physical education teachers. The study utilized action research as the method, with qualitative data collection techniques. Data collection methods included researcher's field notes from focused group discussions with students, students' daily report books, reflection questions, and semi-structured interviews with sports teachers. The collected data were carefully analysed using qualitative content analysis. The research findings were categorized into 5 comprehensive areas: knowledge management, self-awareness, mindfulness, respect, and empathy. The results indicated that knowledge management, self-awareness, mindfulness, respect, and empathy are effective components in addressing body image dissatisfaction and promoting unconditional self-acceptance. Overall, students' mental well-being contributes to the development of a stable Iranian society. It is recommended to identify components for addressing body image dissatisfaction, develop effective strategies, and provide training to teachers.