Identity and the body in adolescents and emerging adults with a chronic illness: An integrative and longitudinal perspective KU Leuven
Although the link between one’s body experiences and identity development has been highlighted repeatedly, little integrative work has been conducted. Further, existing research lacks theoretical and methodological sophistication and mainly focused on negative body image at the cost of adopting a more integrative perspective on embodiment. To remedy these shortcomings, the ID-BODY project upholds a differentiated and nuanced perspective on ...