BODY IMAGE, FEELING AND ATTITUDE OF ADOLESCENTS FROM RURAL TOWNS – WHAT THE DISCOURSE REVEALS

Authors

  • Valter Paulo Neves Miranda Author
  • Naruna Pereira Rocha Author
  • Isabella Toledo Caetado Author
  • Bruna Priscila Colombo Author
  • Bruno Pereira de Moura Author
  • Paula Costa Teixeira Author
  • Larissa Quintão Guilherme Author
  • Maria Elisa Caputo Ferreira Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56238/arev7n2-061

Keywords:

Body Image, Adolescents, Content Analysis, Collective Health

Abstract

The objective of this study was to qualitatively evaluate the feelings and attitudes related to body image of adolescents from rural cities. Participants were 49 adolescents aged 15 to 19 years. A semi-structured interview was used, evaluated by the content analysis technique, and two categorization groups were created: degree of satisfaction with body image and attitudes towards body modification. Weight and height were collected to calculate the body mass index. It was observed that 22 adolescents (44.9%) reported body dissatisfaction, present in the discourses related to fat, weight and belly enlargement. Physical activity and care with diet were the most commonly used measures to achieve body satisfaction. Further qualitative studies are needed to understand the factors related to adolescent body dissatisfaction.

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Published

2025-02-07

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 2 (2025)

Section

Articles

How to Cite

MIRANDA, Valter Paulo Neves; ROCHA, Naruna Pereira; CAETADO, Isabella Toledo; COLOMBO, Bruna Priscila; DE MOURA, Bruno Pereira; TEIXEIRA, Paula Costa; GUILHERME, Larissa Quintão; FERREIRA, Maria Elisa Caputo. BODY IMAGE, FEELING AND ATTITUDE OF ADOLESCENTS FROM RURAL TOWNS – WHAT THE DISCOURSE REVEALS. ARACÊ , [S. l.], v. 7, n. 2, p. 5578–5593, 2025. DOI: 10.56238/arev7n2-061. Disponível em: https://periodicos.newsciencepubl.com/arace/article/view/3188. Acesso em: 5 dec. 2025.