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ArticleBMC psychology2025

Boosting self-esteem and body image satisfaction in women affected by FGM: a positive psychology approach.

Osman Mahmoudi

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Osman MahmoudiDepartment of Counseling & Psychology Sciences, Farhangian University, Tehran, Iran. mahmoudi.osman@gmail.com.

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purposeThis study aimed to assess the effectiveness of positive thinking group training on enhancing self-esteem and body image satisfaction among women living with female genital mutilation (FGM) in Javanrood.

methodA quasi-experimental design with pre-test and post-test control groups was employed. The study population included all women with FGM in Javanrood during the 2023–2024 period. A sample of 30 women was selected through convenience sampling and randomly assigned to experimental (n = 15) and control (n = 15) groups. The intervention consisted of 8 sessions, each lasting approximately 90 min, conducted over a period of four weeks. Data were collected using the Coopersmith Self-Esteem Inventory and Body Image Satisfaction Scale.

resultsMultivariate analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) revealed that positive thinking training significantly improved self-esteem and body image satisfaction among women with FGM in the experimental group compared to the control group.

conclusionThe results demonstrated that positive psychology training significantly improved self-esteem and body image satisfaction in women affected by FGM. These findings support the integration of such interventions into culturally sensitive mental health programs.

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Body ImageBody SatisfactionCircumcision, FemalePersonal SatisfactionSelf ConceptThinkingAdultFemaleHumansYoung AdultBody image satisfactionFemale genital mutilation (FGM)Positive thinking trainingSelf-esteemWomen

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PMCPMC12802156

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