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While many previous studies have focused on disease burden and functional limitations, this study examines the statistical association between body appreciation and life satisfaction from the perspective of positive body experience. It also investigates the mediating roles of self-acceptance and self-perceptions of aging in this relationship.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study surveyed 605 older adults aged 60\u201380 using standardized scales to measure body appreciation, self-acceptance, self-perceptions of aging, and life satisfaction. A parallel mediation model was constructed and tested.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>After controlling for several demographic factors, body appreciation was positively related to life satisfaction. Self-acceptance played a mediating role between the two. Self-perceptions of aging did not show an independent mediating effect in the model.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Positive body experiences and self-attitudes among older adults are positively related to higher life satisfaction. 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