Dynamics of Changes in Parameters of Self-Perception of Body Image (Using the Example of Women of Early and Middle Adulthood)
https://doi.org/10.18384/2949-5105-2023-4-81-89
Abstract
Aim. To identify differences in self-perception of body image among women in early and middle adulthood.
Methodology. The study sample included 73 women aged 18 to 45 years, divided into 2 groups
– women of early adulthood – from 18 to 24 years – and women of middle adulthood – from 25 to 45 years. To study differences in these groups, we used T. Cash’s MBSRQ-AS diagnostic approach to one’s own body, adapted by L. T. Baranskaya, S. S. Taturova and the DemboRubinstein self-esteem scale as modified by A. N. Parishioners.
Results. A general negative trend towards decreasing satisfaction with one's appearance with age was revealed. A higher connection between satisfaction with one's body and self-esteem was established in women of middle adulthood compared to women of early adulthood, which indicates differences in the structure of the parameters of influences on body image in different age groups.
Research implications. The identified strong relationship between the parameters of self-perception of appearance and self-esteem helps to determine the main goal of corrective action for individuals with negative self-perception of body image – working with global self-esteem.
About the Authors
O. A. Zatsepina
South Ural State University (national research university)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Olga. A. Zatsepina – Postgraduate student, Assistant at the Department of General Psychology of Psychodiagnostics and Psychological Counseling
av. Lenina 76, Chelyabinsk, 454080, Russian Federation
G. G. Gorelova
South Ural State University (national research university)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Galina G. Gorelova – Dr. Sci. (Psychology), Prof. of the Department of General Psychology, Psychodiagnostics and Psychological Counseling
av. Lenina 76, Chelyabinsk, 454080, Russian Federation
M. Yu. Ryzhkova
South Ural State University (national research university)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Maria Yu. Ryzhkova – Postgraduate student, Assistant at the Department of General Psychology of Psychodiagnostics and Psychological CounselingLenina 76, Chelyabinsk, 454080, Russian Federation
av. Lenina 76, Chelyabinsk, 454080, Russian Federation
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