Gender differences in body-esteem among seniors: Beauty and health considerations

Lipowska, Małgorzata; Lipowski, Mariusz; Olszewski, Henryk; Dykalska-Bieck, Dorota

doi:10.1016/j.archger.2016.08.006

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“…In the present study, positive attitude was the most significant health-related behavior positively predicting body-esteem; a finding consistent with previous research on this phenomenon ( Lipowski, 2012 ; Lipowska et al, 2016 ). Another significant predictor, proper nutrition habits, was also positively associated with body-esteem.…”

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How Health-Related Behaviors Predict Body-Esteem in Men

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While there is a general consensus on the biological implications of health-related behaviors, there is little research on the implications of health-related behaviors on body-esteem in a nonclinical population of men. This study aimed to examine, using a multidimensional measure of health-related behaviors and controlling for body mass index (BMI), whether body-esteem in men can be predicted by health-related behaviors. Five hundred and sixty-one men between the ages of 30 and 45 years (M = 35.42, SD = 4.41) completed the Body-Esteem Scale (BES), the Health Behaviour Inventory (HBI), and a questionnaire covering anthropometric measures including height and weight. Multiple regression analyses revealed that health-related behaviors (including positive nutrition habits, positive attitude, and healthy practices) significantly predicted body-esteem, R2adj = 0.05, F(5, 540) = 6.91, p < .001. The results are discussed in relation to healthy lifestyle promotion interventions targeting men.

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“…Very often seniors are overweight, unfortunately, their weight concerns are not sufficiently reflected by a higher level of health-seeking behaviours [ 42 ]. The aim of this study was to verify the effect of priming a stimulus endangering, and consistent with, the higher-priority goal (i.e., losing weight) in obese elderly attempting to lose weight.…”

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The Role of Motivation to Reduce Obesity among Elderly People: Response to Priming Temptation in Obese Individuals

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The risk of obesity-related disorders is increased among the elderly, so changing eating habits can be an important element of prevention. The main aim of this article is to consider whether looking at pictures that present either fattening food or healthy food may motivate elderly people to change their nutrition habits. Might priming different kinds of food influence the attractiveness of the food for people in late adulthood undergoing obesity therapy? Based on priming theories, we analysed the effects of the conscious processing of stimuli associated with dietary habits in individuals aged with BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2. Our experiments confirmed the influence of a higher-priority goal of “slimming” on the perception and internalization of nutrition-related stimuli. In response to such stimuli, individuals who are actively involved in weight reduction and health-oriented programs use strategies for resisting temptation and to effectively “slim”. We present our findings in the context of their theoretical background and practical application.

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“…Women across cultures are generally socialized to place greater value on their appearance than men (McConatha et al 2003;Tiggemann 2011), and anxiety about the physical changes associated with aging has been found to be most salient for women (Sargent-Cox et al 2014). Aging is accompanied by visible changes in appearance that are stereotypical indicators of 'being old' and generally viewed negatively, such as grey hair, wrinkles, changes in fat distribution and body shape, (Lipowska et al 2016).…”

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The role of body image in sexual satisfaction among partnered older adults: a population-based study in four European countries

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Body image issues can affect all domains of sexual functioning. The aim of this study was to examine how, in a sociocultural context where physical and sexual attractiveness is equated with young and slim body ideals, appearance dissatisfaction and importance are related to sexual satisfaction in older adults in four European countries. A cross-sectional survey with probability samples of the population aged 60-75 years was used. Only respondents with a partner were included in this paper, and the countries included Norway (n = 957), Denmark (n = 846), Belgium (n = 612), and Portugal (n = 367). Sexual satisfaction, appearance dissatisfaction and importance were assessed, and frequency of intercourse/kissing and cuddling, relationship satisfaction, age, and body mass index (BMI) were all used as control variables. Belgian men scored significantly lower on sexual satisfaction, while there was no difference in sexual satisfaction in women. Appearance dissatisfaction was lower in Scandinavian women and men, and in Belgian men, and appearance salience was lower in Norwegian men and women, and in Portuguese women. Linear regression analysis revealed that, adjusting for confounders, appearance dissatisfaction was significantly related to sexual satisfaction in Scandinavian women and men, as well as in Belgian men. Compared to research on younger adults, appearance evaluation appeared to play an equally important role in sexual satisfaction in older adults in our study. The variation in appearance dissatisfaction in older adults across European countries is a novel finding that needs to be examined further.

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Gender differences in body-esteem among seniors: Beauty and health considerations

Cited by 28 publications

References 88 publications

How Health-Related Behaviors Predict Body-Esteem in Men

How Health-Related Behaviors Predict Body-Esteem in Men

The Role of Motivation to Reduce Obesity among Elderly People: Response to Priming Temptation in Obese Individuals

The role of body image in sexual satisfaction among partnered older adults: a population-based study in four European countries

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