Relationship between waist- hip ratio and body image in middle-aged women and older physically active

Authors

  • Priscila Gonçalves Soares Faculdade Governador Ozanan Coelho (FAGOC) e FAMINAS.
  • Tamyres Vieira de Pádua Faculdade Governador Ozanan Coelho (FAGOC).

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2014v17i1p283-295

Keywords:

Self Concept, Seniors, Waist-hip ratio.

Abstract

The study seeks to relate self-image with the waist / hip ratio and thus assess satisfaction with self-image in women with a mean age of 60.5 (± 11.12) years. To assess satisfaction with body image was used to scale drawings of silhouettes of Stunkard, Sorensen and Schulsinger (1983). Most women are dissatisfied with their body image. Interventions in this group are needed through psychological and nutritional studies, in addition to physical activity.

 

Author Biographies

Priscila Gonçalves Soares, Faculdade Governador Ozanan Coelho (FAGOC) e FAMINAS.

Pós-Graduada em Fisiologia do Exercício e Treinamento de Força. Pós-Graduada em Gestão de Políticas Públicas de Gênero e Raça. Mestre em Educação pela Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora. Bacharelado e Licenciatura em Educação Física pela Universidade Federal de Viçosa. Professora universitária de regime semi-integral, na Faculdade Governador Ozanan Coelho (FAGOC). Professora horista da FAMINAS. Professora Certificada Internacionalmente pela AEA (Aquatic Exercise Association).

 

Tamyres Vieira de Pádua, Faculdade Governador Ozanan Coelho (FAGOC).

Graduanda em Educação Física. Faculdade Governador Ozanan Coelho (FAGOC).

 

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Published

2014-03-30

How to Cite

Soares, P. G., & Pádua, T. V. de. (2014). Relationship between waist- hip ratio and body image in middle-aged women and older physically active. Revista Kairós-Gerontologia, 17(1), 283–295. https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2014v17i1p283-295

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 1 (2014)

Section

Papers

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