Review article

Recent Research Regarding One`s Conception of One`s Own Body

Neala Ambrosi-Randić

Abstract

This paper presents a brief history of the research conducted regarding one’s conception of one’s own body, and it provides definitions of the basic concepts involved. In a lack of a contemporary integral theory, which could adequately explain the structure and functions of the concept of the conception of one’s own body, the author presents seven integrative themes in this field: our conception of our own body reflects our perception, beliefs and emotions regarding the body and bodily experiences; it is multifaceted; the experiences of the conception of one’s own body are interlaced with emotions of one’s self; it is socially determined; it is not entirely static; it influences information processing and behaviour.

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Hrčak ID:

6129

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/6129

Publication date:

15.7.2003.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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