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Percepção da beleza e status psicossocial em mulheres de diferentes faixas etárias
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A crescente valorização da aparência física, impulsionada pelas redes sociais e pelos avanços nas terapias estéticas, tem motivado um número cada vez maior de mulheres a buscar intervenções faciais minimamente invasivas. Este estudo teve como objetivo analisar o perfil psicossocial e sociodemográfico de mulheres que realizaram ou demonstraram interesse em procedimentos estéticos faciais, considerando perceções relacionadas ao envelhecimento, à autoestima e à qualidade de vida. Participaram 834 mulheres, com idades entre 18 e 65 anos, residentes no Brasil e em Portugal, divididas em dois grupos: aquelas que realizaram procedimentos (YAP) e aquelas que não realizaram (NAP). As participantes responderam a um formulário com questões sociodemográficas e a versões validadas em português de cinco escalas FACE-Q, que avaliaram a satisfação com a aparência facial, a função social, o sofrimento psicossocial, a função psicológica e a perceção do envelhecimento. Os resultados mostraram diferenças significativas entre os grupos em termos de estado civil, escolaridade, renda e preocupações com o envelhecimento. Mulheres divorciadas, com maiores níveis educacionais e faixas de renda mais elevadas apresentaram maior probabilidade de recorrer a procedimentos estéticos, especialmente aquelas com elevada perceção dos sinais do envelhecimento facial. A toxina botulínica tipo A foi o procedimento mais frequentemente relatado. Por outro lado, as mulheres que nunca haviam se submetido a intervenções relataram maior sofrimento psicossocial relacionado à aparência. No entanto, variáveis como satisfação geral com a aparência e função social não mostraram diferenças significativas entre os grupos. Esses achados sugerem que, embora os procedimentos possam estar associados a um desejo de preservação da juventude e valorização social, eles não garantem benefícios psicológicos amplos ou sustentáveis. Assim, destaca-se a importância de abordagens clínicas éticas, integradas e personalizadas, que considerem os contextos emocionais e sociais das pacientes na decisão por intervenções estéticas.
The growing societal emphasis on physical appearance, fueled by social media and technological progress in aesthetic treatments, has led to an increasing number of women seeking minimally invasive facial procedures. This study aimed to explore the psychosocial and sociodemographic profile of women who have undergone or shown interest in facial aesthetic treatments, with particular focus on their perceptions of aging, body image, and quality of life. A total of 834 women between the ages of 18 and 65 from Brazil and Portugal participated in the study. They were divided into two groups: those who had undergone aesthetic procedures (YAP) and those who had not (NAP). All participants completed a survey including demographic questions and five Portuguese-validated FACE-Q scales evaluating satisfaction with facial appearance, social function, psychological function, aging perception, and appearance-related psychosocial distress. The results revealed statistically significant differences between the groups regarding marital status, education, income, and concern about aging. Women who were divorced, had higher educational attainment and income, and who perceived facial aging more intensely were more likely to undergo aesthetic procedures. Botulinum toxin type A was reported as the most common treatment. Conversely, women in the NAP group exhibited higher levels of psychosocial distress related to their appearance, despite not having undergone procedures. Interestingly, no significant differences were observed in overall satisfaction with appearance or social functioning, suggesting that aesthetic procedures alone may not yield broad psychological or social improvements. These findings highlight the multifactorial nature of beauty-related decisions and underline the need for ethical and patient- centered clinical practices. It is essential that aesthetic professionals consider the emotional, social, and cultural background of each individual, fostering interventions that go beyond superficial correction and truly contribute to holistic well-being.
The growing societal emphasis on physical appearance, fueled by social media and technological progress in aesthetic treatments, has led to an increasing number of women seeking minimally invasive facial procedures. This study aimed to explore the psychosocial and sociodemographic profile of women who have undergone or shown interest in facial aesthetic treatments, with particular focus on their perceptions of aging, body image, and quality of life. A total of 834 women between the ages of 18 and 65 from Brazil and Portugal participated in the study. They were divided into two groups: those who had undergone aesthetic procedures (YAP) and those who had not (NAP). All participants completed a survey including demographic questions and five Portuguese-validated FACE-Q scales evaluating satisfaction with facial appearance, social function, psychological function, aging perception, and appearance-related psychosocial distress. The results revealed statistically significant differences between the groups regarding marital status, education, income, and concern about aging. Women who were divorced, had higher educational attainment and income, and who perceived facial aging more intensely were more likely to undergo aesthetic procedures. Botulinum toxin type A was reported as the most common treatment. Conversely, women in the NAP group exhibited higher levels of psychosocial distress related to their appearance, despite not having undergone procedures. Interestingly, no significant differences were observed in overall satisfaction with appearance or social functioning, suggesting that aesthetic procedures alone may not yield broad psychological or social improvements. These findings highlight the multifactorial nature of beauty-related decisions and underline the need for ethical and patient- centered clinical practices. It is essential that aesthetic professionals consider the emotional, social, and cultural background of each individual, fostering interventions that go beyond superficial correction and truly contribute to holistic well-being.
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Dissertação para obtenção do grau de Mestre no Instituto Universitário Egas Moniz
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Beleza Status psicossocial Qualidade de vida Envelhecimento facial