AS MÍDIAS SOCIAIS NO PROCESSO DE ENVELHECER: ASPECTOS PSICOLÓGICOS E COMPORTAMENTAIS ASSOCIADOS À INSATISFAÇÃO COM A IMAGEM CORPORAL
AS MÍDIAS SOCIAIS NO PROCESSO DE ENVELHECER: ASPECTOS PSICOLÓGICOS E COMPORTAMENTAIS ASSOCIADOS À INSATISFAÇÃO COM A IMAGEM CORPORAL
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.1572411031
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Palavras-chave: Envelhecimento, Imagem Corporal, Mídias Sociais, Aspectos Psicológicos, Comportamento.
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Keywords: Aging, Body Image, Social Media, Psychological Aspects, Behavior.
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Abstract: Population aging is a global concern that has gained increasing attention in recent years. It is a process influenced by chronological, biological, psychological, and social aspects. In this scenario of extensive development, social media has been gaining ground in the daily routine of older adults, becoming an integral part of modern life. This essay aims to conduct a literature review to generate reflections on the impacts of media on the body image of adults and older adults. Media plays an important role in influencing adherence to the world of consumption and image, which can impact the aging process. With frequent exposure to idealized body images on social networks, there is a growing dissatisfaction with one's own appearance and negative effects on the mental health and quality of life of individuals who do not recognize themselves in the exposed standards. Faced with this, the increasing dissatisfaction with self-image can generate psychological and behavioral impacts, stemming from this social pressure and contributing to the psychological and physical illness of aging and elderly individuals. The studies conducted indicate that social media can generate dissatisfaction with body image in aging and elderly individuals, and this association is mediated by factors such as social comparison and self-esteem. These findings support the need to encourage representation, highlight the diversity of bodies and appearances, and create a more inclusive and respectful culture for all individuals, regardless of age.
- Pâmela de Oliveira
- Gabriela Hermes Nogueira
- Patricia Nemara Freitas de Souza Carneiro
- Adriana Saldiba Machado de Lima
- Marta Ferreira Bastos