BODY IMAGE AND LEARNING: THE IMPORTANCE OF CREATING OUTDOOR LEARNING SPACES TO PROMOTE WELL-BEING

Marianna Liparoti

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Body image is a crucial aspect of every individual's identity, and its impact on mental health and well-being cannot be underestimated. In the educational context, where students spend much of their time, it is essential to create environments that promote a healthy body image and contribute to their emotional and mental well-being. This paper, explores how the creation of outdoor educational spaces could play an important role in this process.


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Body image, Education, Spaces, Self-awareness.

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