Ethnic differences in etiological factors linked to body image dissatisfaction and eating disorders were examined. In addition, the interaction of acculturation and body image dissatisfaction in influencing minority women's relationships with their parents was investigated. Participants consisted of 302 undergraduates from three ethnic groups: Caucasian, Hispanic American, and African American women who were administered self-report measures. Differences were not found between the groups in body image dissatisfaction. Low self-esteem, internalization of the thin ideal, and family emphasis on weight and appearance were all related to more body image dissatisfaction for each of these groups; however, differences in degree of endorsement were also noted between the ethnic groups on these factors. Based on the interaction findings (body image x acculturation) separation from one's mother was found in the area of attitudes and emotions for the Hispanic sample but not for the African American sample on any of the parent scales. Areas for future research and implications for diagnosis and treatment of minority populations are also discussed.

Made available in DSpace on 2017-06-01T18:08:23Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 dissertacao_camila_neiva_confrontada.pdf: 2127950 bytes, checksum: 3d2d428febf247f77ff42e695df51495 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2008-05-20 / Anorexia, known in the scientific community for many centuries, not only comes to arouse interest of specialists and studious on the subject, but also of the media scene and common sense. As it generates concerns in the social and familiar circle, for the proximity with death where some people put themselves, has become subject of different research. Considering these references and the dissemination of blogs number, in the Internet, that bow to anorexia and the search of a bony body like a life style , under Ana s leadership (Ana/orexia), we do in this work a study of problematical body image in anorexia, starting from analysis of female teenagers statements on Brazilians blogs, having psychoanalytical interpretation as analysis resource. We suppose that such attitudes reflect an obscene and transgressive image, illustrated for the desire that these girls have to reach a bony body, being printed the horror of death and pushing the Other to anguish. Analyzing eight blogs, starting from filed posts, regarding of period between January and December of 2006, we search to understand the identification force among pró-anas , the relation that are established between anorexia ( Ana ) and bulimia ( Mia ) and the way as they are seen themselves, when marking a particular queerness in its bodies and doing the blog a place of lusting and communication among psychical ghosts. With this study, we hope to offer subsidies for the handling in addition clinic and symptoms that take the body in consideration / A anorexia, conhecida na comunidade científica, desde séculos anteriores, vem despertando interesse não só dos especialistas e estudiosos sobre o assunto, mas também da cena midiática e do senso comum. E, na medida em que gera preocupações, no meio social e familiar, pela proximidade com a morte em que certos sujeitos se colocam, ela tem-se tornado tema de diferentes pesquisas. Considerando essas referências e a difusão do número de blogs, na Internet, que reverenciam a anorexia e a busca de um corpo ossudo como um estilo de vida , sob o comando da líder virtual Ana (Ana/orexia), fazemos, neste trabalho e à luz da psicanálise, um estudo sobre as vicissitudes da imagem corporal nessa problemática, por meio da análise de blogs brasileiros, construídos por adolescentes do sexo feminino. Supomos que tais atitudes refletem uma imagem obscena e transgressora, ilustrada pelo desejo que essas garotas possuem de alcançar um corpo com ossos à mostra, estampando o horror da morte e empurrando o Outro à angústia. Analisando oito blogs, a partir de postagens arquivadas e referentes ao período de janeiro a dezembro de 2006, buscamos compreender a força da identificação existente entre as pró-anas , a relação que é estabelecida entre anorexia ( Ana ) e bulimia ( Mia ) e a maneira pela qual elas se vêem, ao marcarem uma estranheza particular em seus corpos e fazerem do blog um lugar de gozo e de comunicação entre fantasmas. Com este estudo, esperamos oferecer subsídios para novos posicionamentos, quanto ao manejo na clínica da adição e de sintomas que levam em consideração o corpo.

South Africa is a country of diversity, culture and various identities; and beneath this diversity, lays the complexity of defining and owning a space for oneself. This study was motivated with the intention to understand Black women’s representations in South Africa as well as the social interactions evident in the relationship between a Black woman and her hair. Literature elucidates on the historical richness of representation for Black people as well as the contemporary relevance of representation for Black women in particular. Furthermore, beauty discourse extends beyond the merely corporeal and finds meaning in historical, political, and circumstantial frames of thought. Eight semi-structured interviews were conducted with Black women. These interviews generated three discursive themes – hair and politics, hair and media and finally, circumstantial self-representation. Exploring these themes revealed that hair, as a projection of the self, is constantly redefining itself and its meaning in a progressive social culture. Furthermore, women assume agency and a degree of importance and identity from the hairstyles they choose to wear on a daily basis. / Psychology / M.A. (Psychology-Research Consultation)

The purpose of this study was to examine any differences that may exist among demographic variables such as gender, age, and race in regard to internalization of society and media messages leading to body dissatisfaction that may lead to disordered eating behaviors such as preoccupation with weight, dieting, and eating restraint. A total of 324 participants completed the demographic questionnaire, the Multidimensional Body Self Relations Questionnaire, the Sociocultural Attitudes Towards Appearance Questionnaire for women, the Sociocultural Attitudes Towards Appearance Questionnaire-Revised-Male-Version for men, and Rotter’s Internal-External (I-E) Locus of Control Scale. The results of this study found, as predicted, that Caucasians reported higher internalization, higher body dissatisfaction, and higher preoccupation with weight, dieting, and eating restraint than African Americans. This study showed no differences regarding men’s and women’s internalization or body dissatisfaction but did reveal that women reported higher preoccupation with weight, dieting, and eating restraint than men. Regarding age, this study found that age did not predict internalization, body dissatisfaction, or preoccupation with weight, dieting, and eating restraint.

The study explored the body image of Professional Black South African women, cultural expectations, and their experiences in Westernised working milieus, utilising a phenomenological approach and qualitative exploratory design, located within Constructionism. Data were collected through purposive sampling (and snowballing) through individual face-to-face voice-recorded semi-structured interviews with 11 participants in/around Gauteng. Analysis was done through content analysis utilising thematic networks (Attride-Stirling). Major findings: Western values have influenced participants; Lower weight and thinness do not automatically correspond with assumptions about HIV/AIDS, instead correspond with healthier lifestyle choices; Body shape not weight or size was the prominent area of focus for most participants; Clothes size determines perception of overweight; Overweight has consequences. Forty-five per cent of participants were content with their bodies, 18% dissatisfied/unhappy, 18% satisfied, one happy, one apathetic. Tswanas were generally smaller-figured; Zulus, Northern Sotho/Pedi, Xhosa in general traditionally expected full-bodied women. Overt expectations in the workplace were not found. / Psychology / Master of Arts (Psychology)

The study explored the body image of Professional Black South African women, cultural expectations, and their experiences in Westernised working milieus, utilising a phenomenological approach and qualitative exploratory design, located within Constructionism. Data were collected through purposive sampling (and snowballing) through individual face-to-face voice-recorded semi-structured interviews with 11 participants in/around Gauteng. Analysis was done through content analysis utilising thematic networks (Attride-Stirling). Major findings: Western values have influenced participants; Lower weight and thinness do not automatically correspond with assumptions about HIV/AIDS, instead correspond with healthier lifestyle choices; Body shape not weight or size was the prominent area of focus for most participants; Clothes size determines perception of overweight; Overweight has consequences. Forty-five per cent of participants were content with their bodies, 18% dissatisfied/unhappy, 18% satisfied, one happy, one apathetic. Tswanas were generally smaller-figured; Zulus, Northern Sotho/Pedi, Xhosa in general traditionally expected full-bodied women. Overt expectations in the workplace were not found. / Psychology / M.A. (Psychology)

Text in English / Rhythmic gymnastics is a demanding sport that requires the athlete to not only execute the moves and elements required with perfection, but also demands a very specific lean body type in order to compete and be successful within the sport. This study explores retired gymnasts’ experiences of competing in rhythmic gymnastics at an elite level, as well as, exploring their experiences in relation to personal body image satisfaction and eating habits when they enter into retirement from the sport. The aim of this study is to provide an understanding of the athlete’s experiences as a rhythmic gymnast, as well as aspects of body image satisfaction and eating habits, following retirement from rhythmic gymnastics. The study provided a semi-structured interview to seven retired elite rhythmic gymnasts from Canada that had competed at provincial, national, and international levels. The data for this in-depth phenomenological study was obtained through the means of the semi-structured interviews to allow for the researcher to obtain an understanding of each of the gymnasts own personal experiences in their retired years. The transcription of each interview was then analysed and coded, first manually and then electronically using the qualitative coding software program ATLAS.ti, into various categories as well as themes found within the data. Findings were interpreted utilising the method of phenomenology explored themes relating to negative body image and poor eating habits both during their athletic career and after they had transitioned out of the sport and into retirement. In addition, the themes suggested that most of the former athletes still related to their elite rhythmic gymnastics identity with respect to their body image even after years of being in retirement. Participants seemed to highlight difficulties with lower self-confidence and self-esteem, as well as struggles regarding the acceptance of their body type and body image, themes also spoke to some participants’ dissatisfaction towards their new body post gymnastics. Ethical approval was obtained and all ethical standards were maintained throughout the duration of the research. / Psychology / M.A. (Psychology)

O diagnóstico de câncer de mama desencadeia mudanças no funcionamento não só da mulher assim diagnosticada, mas também em toda a sua família, afetando, inclusive, as relações afetivas e conjugais. As mulheres submetidas à mastectomia podem apresentar dificuldades durante o retorno às atividades profissionais, aos convívios social e familiar, como também no âmbito do relacionamento sexual. Há um grande impacto na autoestima. A qualidade de vida é acometida e sua avaliação é importante para a detecção dos aspectos que podem interferir no bem estar dessas mulheres. O estudo proposto teve por objetivo analisar a percepção sobre a comunicação e as emoções presentes na conjugalidade por parte de mulheres mastectomizadas bem como sobre a qualidade de vida pós-cirurgia. A pesquisa, de natureza quantitativa, estudou 50 mulheres mastectomizadas, com idades entre 30 a 55 anos, atendidas na enfermaria de um hospital de referência para o câncer de mama, da cidade do Recife. Foram utilizados como instrumentos de coleta de dados o Questionário genérico de Qualidade de Vida da European Organization for Research and Treatment of Câncer Quality of Life (EORTC) QLQ-C30 versão 3.0; o Questionário para avaliar a dinâmica conjugal, e o Questionário de Qualidade de Vida Supplementary Questionnaire Breast Câncer Module QLQ-BR23 versão 1.0. Para a análise estatística, foram utilizados os Softwares SPSS 13.0 para Windows e o Excel 2010. Os resultados foram inicialmente avaliados através de uma análise descritiva, baseada na composição de tabelas de frequência ou gráficos, além do cálculo de algumas medidas descritivas (média, desvio padrão, valores mínimo e máximo de série). Para avaliação de significância estatística para as estimativas realizadas foram utilizados os intervalos de confiança a 95% e o valor de 0,05 para a probabilidade associada aos testes (valor de p). Para verificar a existência de associação entre as variáveis categóricas foram utilizados o: Teste Qui-Quadrado e o Teste Exato de Fisher e, na comparação dos grupos, o Teste de Mann-Whitney (Não Normal). Os resultados apontam para o companheirismo entre os cônjuges, havendo diálogo constante do casal; a maior parte das mulheres era sexualmente ativa e respondeu que a atividade sexual é satisfatória. Também foi observada a presença de comprometimento da autoimagem e dor na maioria das mulheres interferindo na qualidade de vida. Diante desses resultados, considera-se relevante incentivar a prevenção e o diagnóstico precoce da doença; prover um acompanhamento de uma equipe multidisciplinar de saúde, para acolher esses casais, com o intuito de favorecer um melhor enfrentamento da doença.

Made available in DSpace on 2017-06-01T18:08:52Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 gabriela_nunes_catarino.pdf: 507365 bytes, checksum: 4fc758346d9198724d8fa4fbf606c4d3 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2014-03-25 / This dissertation aimed, in general, analyze the action of the clinical psychologist in the preparation and psychological care of people undergoing bariatric surgery process. Specifically seeks to identify the elements that can interfere positively and / or negatively, in relation therapist - patient, analyze the resonances that therapeutic monitoring exercises on patients undergoing bariatric surgery. Sought to both the theoretical contributions about the body in Merleau Ponty and psychoanalysis Winnicott. Mainly addressed the relationship therapist - patient by Winnicott's approach and within the context of psychologists working with the theme of obesity. This is a qualitative study, whose participants seven clinical psychologists who develop activities in the field of bariatric surgery, both in the private and public sectors and two included patients aged 33 to 56 years, who underwent surgery and continue in psychological counseling. Semistructured interview used to psychologists and for both patients through a different starter question. The analysis of the narrative was taken from the thematic analysis, which identified themes related to the issue of professional practice and theoretical concepts used by psychologists, especially axes as the nature of the bond established relationship therapist and patient, the importance of family participation in the process and especially body image experienced by the patient before, during and after surgery. O care that the psychologist should have to take into account in its therapeutic relationship , the promotion of self-knowledge and understanding about a body experienced by the patient and therefore a body guy, not objectified ; constituted themselves as elements of fundamental importance , reminding us that policies accompanying attitudes are necessary but not sufficient for successful treatment. For these reasons, we point out that intrapsychic issues and the internal resources of the patient are sufficiently worked out, thus avoiding that the same replace the symptom of obesity by another symptom of compulsion. / Esta dissertação objetivou, de forma geral, analisar a ação do psicólogo clínico no processo de preparação e acompanhamento psicológico das pessoas que se submetem à cirurgia bariátrica. De forma específica pretendeu-se identificar os elementos que podem interferir positivamente e/ou negativamente, na relação terapeuta - paciente; analisar as ressonâncias que o acompanhamento terapêutico exerce sobre os pacientes que se submetem à cirurgia bariátrica. Para tanto buscou as contribuições teóricas a respeito do corpo na filosofia de Merleau Ponty e na psicanálise de Winnicott. Sobretudo, abordou o relacionamento terapeuta paciente pela abordagem winnicottiana e dentro do contexto dos psicólogos que trabalham com o tema da obesidade. Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa, que tem como participantes sete psicólogas clínicas que desenvolvem atividades na área de cirurgia bariátrica, tanto no setor privado como público e duas pacientes compreendidas na faixa etária de 33 e 56 anos, que se submeteram à cirurgia e continuam em acompanhamento psicológico. Utilizamos a entrevista semidirigida tanto para as psicólogas como para as pacientes, através de uma questão disparadora diferenciada. A análise das narrativas foi feita a partir da análise temática, que permitiu identificar eixos temáticos ligados à questão da prática profissional e às concepções teóricas utilizadas pelas psicólogas, destacando-se eixos como a natureza do vinculo estabelecido na relação terapeuta e paciente, a importância da família na participação do processo e, sobretudo, a imagem corporal vivida pelo paciente antes, durante e depois do procedimento cirúrgico. O cuidado que o psicólogo deve ter para levar em consideração no seu relacionamento terapêutico, a promoção do autoconhecimento e a compreensão a respeito de um corpo vivido pelo paciente e, portanto, um corpo sujeito, não coisificado; constituíram-se como elementos de fundamental importância, lembrando-nos que, atitudes explicativas diretivas são necessárias, mas não suficientes para o sucesso do tratamento. Por essas razões, apontamos que questões intrapsíquicas e os recursos internos do paciente sejam suficientemente trabalhados, evitando, assim, que o mesmo substitua o sintoma da obesidade por outro sintoma de compulsão.

Made available in DSpace on 2017-06-01T18:08:59Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 teresa_cristina_costa_vieira.pdf: 864984 bytes, checksum: 08abd28424eb88975f3bd19b5dcf1b06 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2016-01-11 / The diagnosis of breast cancer triggers changes in functioning not only of women so diagnosed, but also in your entire family, affecting even the emotional relationships and marriage. Women undergoing mastectomy may have difficulties during the return to professional activities, the social and family gatherings, as also within the sexual relationship. There is a great impact on self-esteem. The quality of life is affected and their evaluation is important for the detection of aspects that may interfere with the well-being of these women. The proposed study aimed to analyze the perception on the communication and emotions present in conjugality by women mastectomizadas as well as on the quality of life after surgery. The research of quantitative nature studied 50 mastectomizadas women, aged 30 to 55 years, served in the infirmary of a referral hospital for breast cancer, in the city of Recife. Were used as data collection instruments the Generic questionnaire of quality of life of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life (EORTC) QLQ-C30 version 3.0; the questionnaire to assess marital dynamics, and the Quality of life questionnaire Supplementary Questionnaire QLQ-BR23 Breast Cancer Module version 1.0. For statistical analysis, we used the software SPSS 13.0 for Windows and Excel 2010. The results were initially assessed through a descriptive analysis, based on composition of frequency tables or graphics, in addition to the calculation of some descriptive measures (average, standard deviation, minimum and maximum values of the series). To evaluate statistical significance for the assessments were used the 95% confidence intervals and the value of 0.05 for the probability associated with the tests (p value). To verify the existence of association between categorical variables were used: Chi-square and Fisher's exact test and, comparison of the groups, the Mann-Whitney Test (not Normal). The results point to the companionship between the spouses, and there is constant dialogue of the couple; most of the women were sexually active and replied that sexual activity is satisfactory. It was also observed the presence of impairment of self-image in most women and pain interfering with quality of life. On those results, it is considered relevant to encourage prevention and early diagnosis of disease; provide a follow up of a multidisciplinary team of health, to accommodate those couples, in order to encourage a better fight disease. / O diagnóstico de câncer de mama desencadeia mudanças no funcionamento não só da mulher assim diagnosticada, mas também em toda a sua família, afetando, inclusive, as relações afetivas e conjugais. As mulheres submetidas à mastectomia podem apresentar dificuldades durante o retorno às atividades profissionais, aos convívios social e familiar, como também no âmbito do relacionamento sexual. Há um grande impacto na autoestima. A qualidade de vida é acometida e sua avaliação é importante para a detecção dos aspectos que podem interferir no bem estar dessas mulheres. O estudo proposto teve por objetivo analisar a percepção sobre a comunicação e as emoções presentes na conjugalidade por parte de mulheres mastectomizadas bem como sobre a qualidade de vida pós-cirurgia. A pesquisa, de natureza quantitativa, estudou 50 mulheres mastectomizadas, com idades entre 30 a 55 anos, atendidas na enfermaria de um hospital de referência para o câncer de mama, da cidade do Recife. Foram utilizados como instrumentos de coleta de dados o Questionário genérico de Qualidade de Vida da European Organization for Research and Treatment of Câncer Quality of Life (EORTC) QLQ-C30 versão 3.0; o Questionário para avaliar a dinâmica conjugal, e o Questionário de Qualidade de Vida Supplementary Questionnaire Breast Câncer Module QLQ-BR23 versão 1.0. Para a análise estatística, foram utilizados os Softwares SPSS 13.0 para Windows e o Excel 2010. Os resultados foram inicialmente avaliados através de uma análise descritiva, baseada na composição de tabelas de frequência ou gráficos, além do cálculo de algumas medidas descritivas (média, desvio padrão, valores mínimo e máximo de série). Para avaliação de significância estatística para as estimativas realizadas foram utilizados os intervalos de confiança a 95% e o valor de 0,05 para a probabilidade associada aos testes (valor de p). Para verificar a existência de associação entre as variáveis categóricas foram utilizados o: Teste Qui-Quadrado e o Teste Exato de Fisher e, na comparação dos grupos, o Teste de Mann-Whitney (Não Normal). Os resultados apontam para o companheirismo entre os cônjuges, havendo diálogo constante do casal; a maior parte das mulheres era sexualmente ativa e respondeu que a atividade sexual é satisfatória. Também foi observada a presença de comprometimento da autoimagem e dor na maioria das mulheres interferindo na qualidade de vida. Diante desses resultados, considera-se relevante incentivar a prevenção e o diagnóstico precoce da doença; prover um acompanhamento de uma equipe multidisciplinar de saúde, para acolher esses casais, com o intuito de favorecer um melhor enfrentamento da doença.