A Study on Body Image Perceived by Female University Students Majoring Dance in Korea

This study intends to identify the differences in perceived body images depending on dance genres and to analyze the causes. A total 798 female university students majoring dance were selected. Using the SPSS program, the ANOVA about each variable was. The results of this study are as follows: The body images perceived by female university students by dance genre, the Korean traditional dance-majoring students had the most positive body image. That can be discussed with three reasons. First, the Korean traditional dance costume doesn’t expose or reveal the body of dancer wearing it. Second reason is the differences in dances’ techniques. Third reason can be inferred from oriental traditional thought and philosophy.