The author puts forward an argument stating that processuality of sport breaks the way of thinking in terms of spectacle about what may become performative. Applying Jon McKenzie’s theory about three kinds of performances: cultural, organizational and technological, the author accentuates the construction process of a precise performance that is tested on the day of competition. Efficiency of athlete’s body becomes an important aspect. By being subjected to strict training discipline, tests and rational analysis, it becomes a machine programmed to obtain results.
The purpose of our research was to check whether young women diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome differ in the perception of their body image and sense of quality of life from the general population of women. A total of 80 participants were examined, divided into two equally numerous groups: with and without PCOS. Three research tools were used: a personal questionnaire, the Bodily Self Questionnaire (Scale J-C) and the WHOQOL-BREF Questionnaire. It was demonstrated that women with PCOS are characterized by a less positive body image and report a significantly lower quality of life compared to healthy women. There was a strong relationship between body image and quality of life in the study group of women suffering from polycystic ovary syndrome.
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