Ageing and looking young: Obstacles and Consequences

Authors

  • Mirta Lidia Sánchez Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata
  • Alicia Monchietti Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2013v16i2p9-19

Keywords:

Aging, Subjectivity, Body Image, Cultural Ideals.

Abstract

At the present time the media transmit values and ideals pointing to promote image, youth, appearance, the “showing”, thus giving preponderance to the aesthetic and the visuals, and leaving in an absolute secondary place the ethical aspects. In this scenario what is the place offered to the subject who is aging? In this short essay we want to reflect on the impact of cultural ideals from the elderly's subjectivity viewpoint since social discourse statements do have an influence in the self-identification process that gives meaning to the subject’s being and doings.

Author Biographies

Mirta Lidia Sánchez, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata

Mirta Lidia Sánchez - Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata
Facultad de Psicología. Magister en Psicología Social. Docente e investigadora: Tema Envejecimiento, Bioetica, Salud Mental.

E-mail: mirlisa@fibertel.com.ar

Alicia Monchietti, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata

Alicia Monchietti - Docente Psicologia Evolutiva. Investigadora Tema: Vejez y proceso de envejecimiento

E-mail: almonchietti@gmail.com

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Published

2013-06-30

How to Cite

Sánchez, M. L., & Monchietti, A. (2013). Ageing and looking young: Obstacles and Consequences. Revista Kairós-Gerontologia, 16(2), 9–19. https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2013v16i2p9-19

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 2 (2013)

Section

Papers

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