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Body image satisfaction and the view of active old women about the influence of physical exercise in their self-image

Author(s): Gresele Coradini, Josinéia ; Rodrigues da Silva, Joseane ; Comparin, Karen Andréa ; Loth, Eduardo Alexandre ; Kunz, Regina Inês

Date: 2013

Origin: Oasisbr

Subject(s): Idosas; Imagem Corporal; Exercício Físico; Old Women; Body Image; Exercise


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The aim of this paper was to analyze the body image satisfaction with 24 active elderly women, and to understand the view of these people about the connection between physical exercise and their body image. All of them answered to the scale proposed by Stunkard, Sorenson and Schlusinger, 1983 and to a semi-structured interview. 87.50% of the women were unsatisfied about the body image. From the reading and analysis of the speeches, it was formed two major categories and four subcategories. Thus, most of the elderly women are unsatisfied about their body image, but the proportionate benefits by the exercises are recognized.

Objetivou-se analisar a satisfação com a imagem corporal de 24 idosas ativas, e compreender a visão destas sobre a relação do exercício físico com sua imagem corporal. Todas responderam à escala proposta por Stunkard, Sorenson e Schlusinger (1983) e a uma entrevista semiestruturada. Estavam insatisfeitas com sua imagem corporal, 87,50%. A partir da leitura e análise dos discursos, formaram-se 2 categorias principais e 4 subcategorias. Assim, a maioria das idosas está insatisfeita com sua imagem corporal; porém, são reconhecidos os benefícios proporcionados pelo exercício físico.

Document Type Journal article
Language Portuguese
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