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Table 2 Themes, subthemes, codes

From: The main physical components of body image from the perspectives of Iranian adolescents: a qualitative study

Themes

Subthemes

Codes

Perceived face/hair

Facial features

- Size and shape of nose

- Size, shape and color of eyes

- Characteristics of mouth

- Smoothness and color of skin

Facial shape/form

- Jawline shape

- Cheekbones shape

- Natural face

Hair

- Scalp Hair

- Eyelash, eyebrow and beard

Perceived body

Body size

- Body weight

- Body height

Body shape

- Body waist and abdomen

- Body muscles

- Feminine curves

Bone structure

- Neck length

- Clavicle form

- Knee angle

- Shoulder width

- Posture

Perceived physical functioning

Physical ability

- Physical readiness

- Routine activities

Physical health

- Lack of disability and illness

- Abnormal symptoms

Voice tone

None