Male aging: the relevance of participating in the Mister IPGG 2017 Contest through perception of the winners, Brazil

Authors

  • Silvana Bassi Ramos
  • Andrea Lopes

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2019v22iEspecial26p261-283

Keywords:

Elderly, Appearance, Generativity

Abstract

This study discusses the relevance of participating in the Mister IPGG contest (Brazil) through the perception of five winners of the 2017 edition. This is an ethnographic and exploratory case study. The relevance of participating was centered on the exercise of generativity, which was fostered by the senses of life purpose and age and gender belonging. The central aim was to leave a legacy, but also to make it possible to involve other older adults equally and satisfactorily. It was concluded that institutional investments in the construction of male appearance and their meanings may help in social engagement and well-being promotion among male older adults.

Author Biographies

Silvana Bassi Ramos

Graduação e Pós-Graduação em Gerontologia pela Escola de Artes, Ciências e Humanidades (EACH) e colaboradora do grupo de pesquisa, ensino e extensão Envelhecimento, Aparência e Significado (EAPS), todos da Universidade de São Paulo (USP), Brasil.

Andrea Lopes

Antropóloga, docente da Pós-Graduação em Gerontologia e das Graduações em Gerontologia e Têxtil e Moda, fundadora e coordenadora do grupo EAPS. Todos da EACH/USP, Brasil. Orientadora da pesquisa.

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How to Cite

Ramos, S. B., & Lopes, A. (2019). Male aging: the relevance of participating in the Mister IPGG 2017 Contest through perception of the winners, Brazil. Revista Kairós-Gerontologia, 22(Especial26), 261–283. https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2019v22iEspecial26p261-283

Issue

Vol. 22 (2019): NÚMERO ESPECIAL 26 - Envelhecimento e Aparência

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Papers

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