Marathon and Elderly: a vision of self-esteem

Authors

  • Maria Arlene de Almeida Moreira Câmara Brasileira de Pacificação (CBRAP, Brasil).
  • Ceneide Maria de Oliveira Cerveny PUC-SP

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2014v17i3p133-148

Keywords:

Marathon, Physical Activity, Elderly and Family, Self-esteem.

Abstract

The longevity became a reality reached by an increasing number ofpeople in worldwide. In a qualitative approach, this study intends to focus on the race,while accessible and inclusive current sport practiced by a growing number of people.The rationale of the study is to identify and understand the participation of the seniorsin marathon. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), physical activity is afactor that contributes to the quality of life in elderly. Without disregarding others cofactorsthat influence the quality of life, the study aims to identify the motivationalaspects, the feelings and the changes present in personal, familiar and social marathonracers in elderly context.

Author Biographies

Maria Arlene de Almeida Moreira, Câmara Brasileira de Pacificação (CBRAP, Brasil).

Graduação em Medicina pela Faculdade deMedicina de Campos (1973), em Educação Artística pela Fundação Armando ÁlvaresPenteado (1985) e em Direito pela Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo(2004). Mestra em Psicologia Clínica. Atualmente exerce o cargo de diretora na Câmara Brasileira de Pacificação (CBRAP, Brasil). No Direito, tem experiência com ênfase emMediação e Família.

Ceneide Maria de Oliveira Cerveny, PUC-SP

Doutorado em Psicologia (Psicologia Clínica),pela Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo, Brasil (1992). Professor assistentedoutor da Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo, Brasil.

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Published

2014-09-30

How to Cite

Moreira, M. A. de A., & Cerveny, C. M. de O. (2014). Marathon and Elderly: a vision of self-esteem. Revista Kairós-Gerontologia, 17(3), 133–148. https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2014v17i3p133-148

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 3 (2014)

Section

Papers

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