Kairós Gerontologia (Mar 2014)

Photography and body image in maturity

  • Helena Brandão Viana,
  • Jessica Souza Schlichting de Andrade

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 16, no. 4
pp. 103 – 123

Abstract

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The Elder’s Body Image have become the object of several studies in recent years due to the influence that this has on the quality of life for theirselves. The objective of this research was to evaluate the perception of body image of elderly people through personal accounts and completion of a range of Body Image for Seniors. Through a photoshoot and application of a rating scale for body image levels of body satisfaction were evaluated.

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