Salutogenic Approach by Differently Abled Tutors to Promote Positive Body Image and Growth Mindset among Adolescent Students: An Explorative Study

Abstract

The salutogenic approach emphasizes the wellness of adolescents. The study applied salutogenic approach by engaging differently-abled persons for training sessions to enhance adolescents' growth mindset and body positivity; aiming to promote positive body image and growth mindset among adolescents. The sample constituted 35 adolescent students. The growth Mindset Scale and the Body image satisfaction questionnaire are the tools used to collect data. The study adopted a pre-test: post-test single group design to examine the effectiveness of the training program. It is revealed that the salutogenic approach is effective in developing positive body image and the desirable growth mindset of adolescents. There is a high positive correlation between the dependent and independent variables. The study is supportive of generalizing that adolescents should be trained to focus on their strengths and utilize their resources to have a life with purpose and meaning. Differently abled persons are deputed to the intervention with the expectation that they will be more effective in imparting the traits of growth mindset and positive body image to adolescents than persons who are not disabled