This study explored a manual-based group intervention protocol for culturally sensitive short-term dance/movement therapy, as possibly contributing to bodily and psychological perceptions in a unique sample of Ultra-Orthodox Jewish women. The insulated, restrictive Ultra-Orthodox society prescribes distinct gender roles, modesty, and strong regulation of women’s physical, sexual, and reproductive lives. Participants (N = 47) were ages 22–55 years (M = 33.32; SD = 7.75). Pre-post assessments included two body-perception measures (Body Appreciation Scale comprising positive body image; Body Investment Scale comprising body image, feelings and attitudes, body care, body protection and comfort in touch) and three psychological self-perception questionnaires (Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale; Mental Health Inventory comprising psychological well-being and psychological distress; and "Big Five" Inventory). Overall, significant changes emerged in women’s positive body image, body care, comfort in touch, psychological well-being, and conscientiousness personality trait. Discussion focused on in-depth examination of this protocol-based intervention’s strategies and mechanisms that were both culturally appropriate and effective in facilitating body perceptions and well-being.

这项研究探索了针对文化敏感的短期舞蹈/运动疗法的基于手动的群体干预协议，该协议可能有助于极正统犹太妇女的独特样本中的身体和心理感知。封闭，严格的超东正教社会规定了不同的性别角色，谦虚和对妇女的身体，性生活和生殖生活的有力调节。参与者（N  = 47）年龄在22-55岁之间（M  = 33.32；SD = 7.75）。事前评估包括两项身体知觉量度（身体积极程度量表，包括身体正面图像；身体投入量表，包括身体图像，感觉和态度，身体护理，身体保护和接触舒适度）和三份心理自我知觉问卷（Rosenberg Self -Esteem量表；包括心理健康和心理困扰的心理健康量表；以及“大五”量表）。总体而言，女性的积极身体形象，身体护理，触摸舒适度，心理健康以及尽职尽责的人格特征发生了重大变化。讨论的重点是对基于协议的干预措施的策略和机制进行深入检查，这些策略和机制在文化上既适当又有效地促进了身体的感知和福祉。