Os efeitos das práticas corporais na autoestima e pertencimento social de adolescentes

Abstract

The objective of this study was to review studies and research involving the effects of body practices on the self-esteem and social belonging of adolescents, with the aim of contributing to a greater understanding of causes, effects and, mainly, to present results relating body practices and their benefits to adolescents, in relation to the growing concern with their mental health and contemporary social well-being. Method: Using a qualitative approach, in the line of research of Sports and Health Sciences, original articles that address body practices in relation to self-esteem and social belonging of adolescents were included in the review. Results: We found evidence that correlated, in adolescents, improvements in self-esteem, sense of competence and achievement, as well as promoting an environment of socialization and belonging, in addition to the known benefits for physical condition. We also identified influences on self-image, acceptance, and social validation. Conclusions: The variations in body practice show us that both collective and individual practices contribute to self-esteem, but in different ways, meeting different development needs.