Recommendations for assessing appearance concerns related to plexiform and cutaneous neurofibromas in neurofibromatosis 1 clinical trials.

BACKGROUND/AIMS: Individuals with neurofibromatosis 1 may experience changes in their appearance due to physical manifestations of the disorders and/or treatment sequelae. Appearance concerns related to these physical changes can lead to psychological distress and poorer quality of life. While many neurofibromatosis 1 clinical trials focus on assessing changes in tumor volume, evaluating patients' perspectives on corresponding changes in symptoms such as physical appearance can be key secondary outcomes. We aimed to determine whether any existing patient-reported outcome measures are appropriate for evaluating changes in appearance concerns within neurofibromatosis 1 clinical trials. METHODS: After updating our previously published systematic review process, we used it to identify and rate existing patient-reported outcome measures related to disfigurement and appearance. Using a systematic literature search and initial triage process, we focused on identifying patient-reported outcome measures that could be used to evaluate changes in appearance concerns in plexiform or cutaneous neurofibroma clinical trials in neurofibromatosis 1. Our revised Patient-Reported Outcome Rating and Acceptance Tool for Endpoints then was used to evaluate each published patient-reported outcome measures in five domains, including (1) respondent characteristics, (2) content validity, (3) scoring format and interpretability, (4) psychometric data, and (5) feasibility. The highest-rated patient-reported outcome measures were then re-reviewed in a side-by-side comparison to generate a final consensus recommendation. RESULTS: Eleven measures assessing appearance concerns were reviewed and rated; no measures were explicitly designed to assess appearance concerns related to neurofibromatosis 1. The FACE-Q Craniofacial Module-Appearance Distress scale was the top-rated measure for potential use in neurofibromatosis 1 clinical trials. Strengths of the measure included that it was rigorously developed, included individuals with neurofibromatosis 1 in the validation sample, was applicable to children and adults, covered item topics deemed important by neurofibromatosis 1 patient representatives, exhibited good psychometric properties, and was feasible for use in neurofibromatosis 1 trials. Limitations included a lack of validation in older adults, no published information regarding sensitivity to change in clinical trials, and limited availability in languages other than English. CONCLUSION: The Response Evaluation in Neurofibromatosis and Schwannomatosis patient-reported outcome working group currently recommends the FACE-Q Craniofacial Module Appearance Distress scale to evaluate patient-reported changes in appearance concerns in clinical trials for neurofibromatosis 1-related plexiform or cutaneous neurofibromas. Additional research is needed to validate this measure in people with neurofibromatosis 1, including older adults and those with tumors in various body locations, and explore the effects of nontumor manifestations on appearance concerns in people with neurofibromatosis 1 and schwannomatosis.

Are Patients With Adult Traumatic Brachial Plexus Injuries Satisfied With Their Appearance?

PURPOSE: Adult traumatic brachial plexus injuries (tBPI) are devastating physically and emotionally. In addition to the physical loss of function and pervasive neuropathic pain, patients describe difficulty with negative self-image and social relationships. Our goal was to gain an initial understanding of body image and satisfaction with appearance among tBPI patients. METHODS: Among 126 patients in a prospective cohort study, 60 completed a brachial plexus injury-specific modification of the Satisfaction with Appearance survey. The survey encompasses three major domains: social discomfort because of the affected limb, interference with relationships because of the affected limb, and appearance of the affected limb. We performed a cross-sectional descriptive analysis to provide an initial understanding of these domains among brachial plexus injury patients. RESULTS: Among all 60 patients, nearly half (27/60, 45%) reported they are satisfied with their overall appearance. The appearance of their affected hand(s) was the body part with which patients expressed the most concern. Patients also reported feeling increasingly uncomfortable among those less familiar to them: 11/60 (18%) were uncomfortable around family, 18/60 (30%) were uncomfortable around friends, and 19/60 (32%) were uncomfortable around strangers. One-quarter (15/60, 25%) of brachial plexus injury patients agreed that their injury interfered with relationships and that their tBPI was unattractive (16/60, 27%) to others. CONCLUSIONS: Almost half of patients who have experienced tBPI endorse dissatisfaction with their appearance, which can subsequently interfere with their personal relationships. Further, tBPI may influence patients' comfort levels in unfamiliar social surroundings and may influence how patients feel they are perceived by others. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: The patient's perception of their affected limb and its influence on their daily social interactions should be recognized by their tBPI care team, noting opportunities for improved counseling.

The effect of social appearance anxiety and body perception on the quality of life in burn patients.

This study was conducted with a descriptive and cross-sectional design to demonstrate the effect of social appearance anxiety and body perception on quality of life in burn patients. The study was conducted in the intensive care units and burn clinic of Elazig Firat University Hospital between 17 February 2022 and 30 April 2022. Data were collected from 94 burn patients using the Personal Information Form, Social Appearance Anxiety Scale, Body-Cathexis Scale and Quality of Life Scale-Short Form. Most participants were 30 years old and under, male, married, had no children and had an education level of high school or below. Most had social security and an income equal to their expenses. They were not uncomfortable with coming to the hospital, and 1-3 months had passed since the burn incident. They did not spend time outside, and most had no part of their bodies that they did not like, while 26.1% did not like their feet. A negative relationship was detected between the Social Appearance Anxiety Scale and Body-Cathexis Scale, and a positive relationship between the total and sub-dimensions of the Quality of Life Scale (p > 0.05). There was a negative relationship between the Body-Cathexis Scale and the Quality of Life Scale total and sub-dimensions (p < 0.05), and a positive relationship between the total and sub-dimensions of the Quality of Life Scale (p < 0.05).

Is my body better than yours? Validation of the German version of the Upward and Downward Physical Appearance Comparison Scales in individuals with and without eating disorders.

Introduction: This study examines the psychometric properties of a German version of the Upward and Downward Physical Appearance Comparison Scales (UPACS and DACS). Methods: A total of 2,114 participants, consisting of 1,360 women without eating disorders (M age = 25.73, SD age = 6.84), 304 men without eating disorders (M age = 24.48, SD age = 6.34), and 450 women with eating disorders (M age = 27.11, SD age = 7.21), completed the UPACS and DACS as well as further questionnaires on appearance comparisons, eating disorder pathology, and self-esteem. Results: Structural equation modeling confirmed the proposed one-factor structure of the original English-language version of the DACS but not of the UPACS. Both scales showed good internal consistency and test-retest reliability. The UPACS and DACS showed the expected correlations with related constructs, indicating acceptable construct validity, with some limitations for women with eating disorders. Discussion: Overall, this study indicates that the German versions of the UPACS and DACS are psychometrically suitable for assessing upward and downward physical appearance comparisons in women and men without eating disorders and women with eating disorders in research and clinical practice.

When What Is Beautiful Is Not Good: The Role of Trait Self-Control in Resisting Eye Candy.

People are drawn to and like others who are physically attractive. In the present research, we investigated the influence of trait self-control on individuals' interest in relationships with physically attractive others. We hypothesized that high (vs. low) self-control individuals would approach relationships by considering information beyond appearance about potential partners, including partners' self-control. We additionally explored the influence of other traits (e.g., Big 5, self-esteem, and attachment styles) on relationship interest. Across studies, we consistently found that individuals with higher self-control avoided pursuing relationships with attractive individuals who display low self-control. In Study 3, we observed a similar pattern for three other traits: conscientiousness, extraversion, and positivity embracement. These results suggest perceivers' self-control shapes relationship interest, particularly when attractive individuals possess less desirable qualities. The findings extend past research that attractiveness increases interest in others and highlights the potential for trait self-control to direct relationship interest during initial interactions.

Eyes on me: how social media use is associated with urban Chinese adolescents' concerns about their physical appearance.

Introduction: Social media usage carries risks of negative impacts on one's perception of physical attractiveness, especially among adolescents who are developing their self-image. These findings suggest that targeted interventions focusing on attention-seeking behaviors may be effective in addressing appearance-related anxieties among adolescents. Methods: We employed Bayesian analysis with Markov Chain Monte Carlo algorithms on survey data from 11,926 middle school students in China. Findings: Our findings indicate that while the amount of daily social media usage does not significantly correlate with appearance concerns, the desire for social media attention through interactions such as liking, commenting, and sharing shows a clear positive association. Female adolescents exhibit a higher degree of concern about their physical appearance compared to males. Additionally, behaviors aimed at improving perceived physical attractiveness, such as exercising and using skin-whitening products, are positively associated with increased appearance concerns. Discussion: These findings suggest that targeted interventions focusing on attention-seeking behaviors may be effective in addressing appearance-related anxieties among adolescents.

Psychometric properties of the arabic translation of the Physical Appearance Comparison Scale-Revised (PACS-R) in adults.

BACKGROUND: Physical comparison may be a factor in body dissatisfaction and related issues, like eating disorders and depression. The Physical Appearance Comparison Scale-Revised (PACS-R) is a scale developed to assess the frequency of physical comparison. Because there is no validated scale for body comparison in Arabic, this study aims to address this gap by validating the PACS-R in the Arabic language. METHODS: The PACS-R was translated to Arabic following a conventional forward-backward translation procedure, and was administered to a sample of 359 Lebanese adults along with The Depression Anxiety Stress Scale, and the Rosenberg self-esteem scale (RSES) for convergent validity. The factor structure was studied by confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), and composite reliability was assessed using McDonald's omega and Cronbach's alpha. RESULTS: Results suggested a one-factor structure of the Arabic PACS-R, with good internal consistency (McDonald's ω = 0.97 / Cronbach α = 0.97). Measurement invariance was established across sex groups, with no significant difference being reported between males and females in terms of PACS-R scores (15.42 ± 10.64 vs. 13.16 ± 11.88; t(357) = 1.84; p = .066). Finally, adequate convergent validity was tested and found to be adequate, with PACS-R scores found to be correlated negatively with self-esteem and positively with psychological distress. CONCLUSION: The present findings preliminarily establish the Arabic PACS-R as an effective instrument for researchers and practitioners aiming to explore the physical comparison among Arabic-speaking populations, thus contributing to research and clinical work in the Arabic community.

Social Appearance Anxiety Scale: a psychometric investigation and evaluation of the influence of individual characteristics on social appearance anxiety in Brazilian adults who practice physical exercise.

Introduction: Evaluating signs of anxiety related to body appearance is becoming increasingly important in contemporary society and, in this sense, the Social Appearance Anxiety Scale (SAAS) seems an interesting alternative of measurement. Objectives: To evaluate the psychometric properties of the Portuguese version of the SAAS when applied to Brazilian adults who practice physical exercise and verify the influence of individual characteristics on participants' social appearance anxiety. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted online. The participants completed the SAAS and a demographic questionnaire. The psychometric properties of the SAAS one-factor model were evaluated using confirmatory factor analysis. A structural model was built for men and women to verify the influence of individual characteristics of the participants on social appearance anxiety. Results: 1,495 individuals participated in the study (70.8% women; mean age = 29.5, SD = 8.9 years). The data obtained with the SAAS presented good indicators of validity and reliability for both genders (CFI > 0.97, TLI > 0.97, SRMR = 0.04, α > 0.97, ω > 0.85). For both men and women, greater levels of social appearance anxiety were observed among younger participants, who had a higher body mass index, self-reported an eating disorder, and perceived a change in their body after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. For women specifically, higher income and having started physical exercise more recently were associated with greater levels of social appearance anxiety. Conclusion: The findings supported the validity and reliability of the data obtained with the SAAS and revealed that when investigating social appearance anxiety in future research and clinical protocols, specific individual characteristics should be considered.

Anthropometry and physical appearance can be associated with quality of life in Brazilian women with Turner syndrome

ABSTRACT Objective: This study aimed to analyze if anthropometric factors and physical appearance are associated to QoL in Turner syndrome (TS). Materials and methods: Observational, analytical, and cross-sectional study. The SF-36 was applied along with an additional questionnaire regarding specific characteristics of TS. Results: There were no differences in quality of life (QoL) in TS women regarding median height and appropriate height according to parental target height, however, participants satisfied and who did not desire to change their height had better scores in the mental health and role emotional domains than those not satisfied and desired to change it. When comparing participants who were or were not bothered by physical appearance, the results showed that those not bothered by physical appearance had a better score in the vitality and social function domains. Considering patients who did or did not desire to change physical appearance, those who did not want to change their physical appearance had higher scores in the mental component and in the social function and mental health domains of the SF-36. Conclusion: This study indicated that anthropometric factors and physical appearance may possibly be associated to QoL in TS, and also emphasizes the need to develop and validate an official questionnaire regarding specific TS characteristics in order to assess in more detail how specific characteristics of TS interfere with their QoL.

Comparison of Female Body Image Between Models and Non-Models Women / Comparação da Imagem Corporal Feminina entre Modelos de Passarela e Mulheres Não-Modelo / Comparación de la Imagen Corporal Femenina entre Modelos de Pasarela y Mujeres No Modelos

Abstract Women have been dissatisfied with their own appearance. This study aimed to evaluate whether the media can influence changes in body image regarding weight concern, satisfaction and dysfunctional investment of one's own appearance in female runway models and non-models. This survey was composed of Brazilian women, models who were linked with an agency, and non-models. Data collection was carried out using Google Forms, sending links to invite eligible subjects. In total, 102 models and 247 non-models participated in the survey. Sample Characterization Questionnaire, weight and height reports for the Body Mass Index, Sociocultural Attitudes Toward Appearance Questionnaire-3 (SATAQ-3), Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire - Appearance Scales (MBRSQ /AS) and Appearance Schemas Inventory - Revised (ASI-R) were used. The result showed that non-models are more susceptible to pressure from the media and that having body measurements considered ideal, like models, reduces social pressure on the body.

Resumo Mulheres têm se mostrado insatisfeitas com a própria aparência. O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar se a mídia pode influenciar alterações na imagem corporal em relação à preocupação com o peso, satisfação e investimento disfuncional da própria aparência no público de mulheres modelos de passarela e não-modelos. Pesquisa utilizou brasileiras, modelos que foram vinculadas a uma agência, e não-modelos. Coleta foi realizada pelo Google Forms com envio de links convidando as participantes. Participaram da pesquisa 102 modelos e 247 não-modelos. Instrumentos utilizados foram um Questionário de Caracterização da Amostra, relato de peso/altura para o Índice de Massa Corporal, Sociocultural Attitudes Toward Appearance Questionnaire-3 (SATAQ-3), Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire - Appearance Scales (MBRSQ/AS) e Appearance Schemas Inventory - Revised (ASI-R). Resultado demonstrou que as não-modelos estão mais suscetíveis às pressões da mídia e que ter as medidas corporais consideradas ideais, como as modelos, diminui a pressão social sobre o corpo.

Resumen Las mujeres están insatisfechas con su propria apariencia física. El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar si los medios de comunicación pueden influir en la imagen corporal de las mujeres respecto a la preocupación por el peso, la satisfacción e inversión disfuncional de la propia apariencia en mujeres modelos de pasarela y las no modelos. Se utilizó una muestra de mujeres brasileñas, modelos vinculadas a una agencia y no modelos. Se recogieron datos de Google Forms. Se contó con la participación de 102 modelos y 247 no modelos. Se utilizaron los cuestionarios: Caracterización de Muestras, relato de peso/altura para el Índice de Masa Corporal, Sociocultural Attitudes Toward Appearance Questionnaire-3 (SATAQ-3), Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire - Appearance Scales (MBRSQ/AS) y Appearance Schemas Inventory - Revised (ASI-R). Los resultados indicaron que las mujeres no modelos están más susceptibles a la presión de los medios de comunicación, y que tener medidas corporales consideradas ideales como las de las modelos reduce la presión social sobre el cuerpo.

Associação entre insatisfação com a imagem corporal e indicadores antropométricos de obesidade em escolares do sul do brasil / Association between body image dissatisfaction and anthropometric indicators of obesity in students from southern brazil

O objetivo do presente estudo foi investigar a associação entre a insatisfação com a imagem corporal, por excesso de peso e pela magreza, e diferentes indicadores antropométricos de obesidade em adolescentes do sul do Brasil. Caracterizou-se com um estudo transversal, realizado na cidade de Criciúma ­ SC, com 575 adolescentes de 11 a 17 anos, de ambos os sexos. A imagem corporal foi avaliada por meio de escala de silhuetas. Os indicadores antropométricos de obesidade Índice de Massa Corporal, Relação Cintura-Estatura, Perímetro da Cintura e Índice de Conicidade foram avaliados conforme protocolo da Sociedade internacional para o Avanço da Cineantropometria. Adolescentes do sexo masculino, de 11 a 13 anos insatisfeitos pela magreza, apresentaram menores chances de ter Relação Cintura-Estatura elevada (RC: 0,1; IC95%: 0,04 - 0,51) e maiores chances de ter Índice de Conicidade elevado (RC: 4,4; IC95%:1,28-15,20) quando comparados com adolescentes satisfeitos com a imagem corporal. Adolescentes do sexo feminino, de 11 a 13 anos insatisfeitas pela magreza, apresentaram menores chances de ter Índice de Massa Corporal (RC: 0,1; IC95%: 0,02 - 0,58) e Índice de Conicidade (RC: 0,2; IC95%: 0,05 - 0,94) elevados e maiores chances de ter Relação Cintura-Estatura elevada (RC: 23,6; IC95%: 3,35-166,85) quando comparadas às adolescentes satisfeitas com a imagem corporal. Concluiu-se que existe associação entre a imagem corporal e indicadores antropométricos de obesidade para adolescentes de 11 a 13 anos, principalmente nos insatisfeitos pela magreza. No sexo masculino, distintos indicadores antropométricos de obesidade abdominal trazem interpretações distintas na associação com a imagem corporal. No sexo feminino, indica distorção da própria imagem corporal, que pode levar as adolescentes a adotarem comportamentos alimentares inadequados, levando à riscos à sua saúde. (AU)

The aim of the present study was to investigate the association between body image dissatisfaction due to overweight and thinness and different anthropometric indicators of obesity in adolescents from southern Brazil. Characterized as a Cross - sectional study conducted in the city of Criciúma - SC, with 575 adolescents aged 11-17 years of both sexes. Body image was assessed by a silhouette scale. Anthropometric indicators of obesity body mass index, waist-to-height ratio, waist circumference and conicity index were evaluated according to the International Society for the Advancement of Kinantropometry protocol. Male adolescents aged 11-13 years dissatisfied due to thinness, were less likely of having high waist-to-height ratio (OR: 0.1; 95% CI: 0.04 - 0.51) and more likely of having elevated conicity index (OR: 4.4; 95% CI: 1.28-15.20) when compared to adolescents satisfied with their body image. Female adolescents aged 11-13 years dissatisfied due to thinness were less likely of having high body mass index (OR: 0.1; 95% CI: 0.02 - 0.58) and conicity index (OR: 0.2; 95% CI: 0.05 - 0.94) and more likely of having high waist-to-height ratio (OR: 23.6; 95% CI: 3.35-166.85) when compared to adolescents satisfied with their body image. Concluded that there is an association between body image and anthropometric indicators of obesity for adolescents aged 11-13 years, especially those dissatisfied due to thinness. In males, different anthropometric indicators of abdominal obesity bring different interpretations in association with body image. In females, it indicates distortion of their own body image, which can lead adolescents to adopt inappropriate eating behaviors, leading to health risks. (AU)

Avaliação da eficácia da carboxiterapia na melhora da sensibilidade tátil, da satisfação corporal e do aspecto de estrias albas na região glútea em mulheres: um ensaio clínico randomizado / Evaluation of the effectiveness of carboxitherapy in improving tactile sensitivity, body satisfaction and appearance of stretch marks in the gluteus region in women: a randomized clinical trial

Introdução: Estrias são lesões dérmicas lineares que acometem ambos os sexos, sendo duas vezes mais comuns em mulheres. Objetivos: Investigar se a carboxiterapia é eficaz para melhorar a sensibilidade tátil, a satisfação corporal e o aspecto de estrias albas localizadas na região glútea de mulheres. Métodos: 38 mulheres hígidas com estrias albas bilateralmente na região glútea participaram do estudo. A aplicação da carboxiterapia foi realizada em um glúteo e porção superior da coxa através da introdução da agulha hipodérmica paralelamente as estrias. Foram realizadas doze sessões com duração média de 20 minutos cada, com intervalo de sete dias. A eficácia da intervenção foi avaliada através de registros fotográficos, avaliação da dor, avaliação da sensibilidade tátil, e autoavaliação de satisfação pós-tratamento. Resultados: Não houve diferença estatisticamente significativa entre o grupo experimental e o grupo controle no que diz respeito à avaliação dos registros fotográficos. Houve redução significativa entre a dor e melhora da sensibilidade nas voluntárias. Também houve diferença significativa da satisfação com a aparência do próprio glúteo antes e após o tratamento. Conclusão: A carboxiterapia foi eficaz em melhorar a sensibilidade tátil e a satisfação com o corpo de mulheres hígidas com estrias albas na região glútea. (AU)

Introduction: Stretch marks are linear lesions that affect both sexes, being twice as common in women. Objectives: To investigate whether carboxytherapy is effective in improving tactile sensitivity, body satisfaction and the appearance of stretch marks located in the gluteal region of women. Methods: Thirty-eight healthy women with bilateral stretch marks in the gluteal region participated in the study. Carboxitherapy was applied to a gluteus and upper thigh by introducing the hypodermic needle in parallel as stretch marks. Twelve sessions were held with an average duration of 20 minutes each, with an interval of seven days. The assessment of the intervention was assessed through photographic records, pain assessment, assessment of tactile sensitivity and automatic assessment of satisfaction after treatment. Results: There was no statistically significant difference between the experimental group and the control group regarding the evaluation of photographic records. We observed a significant reduction between pain and improved sensitivity in the volunteers, and a significant difference in satisfaction with his appearance before and after treatment. Conclusion: Carboxytherapy was effective in improving tactile sensitivity and body satisfaction in healthy women with stretch marks in the gluteal region. (AU)

A influência da aparência na escolha do cirurgião-dentista / The influence of appearance on the choice of dental surgeon

Introdução: Atualmente, há uma exigência maior de padrões estéticos quando se trata de Cirurgiões-Dentistas, fazendo com que diversos fatores sejam considerados na escolha de um profissional. Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a percepção dos universitários em relação à imagem do Cirurgião-Dentista, o impacto dessa aparência na escolha do profissional e a confiança atribuída a ele. Métodos: Após aprovação do Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa com Seres Humanos, a avaliação foi feita por meio de um questionário composto por 10 perguntas acerca da aparência do Cirurgião-Dentista. O entrevistado avaliou o grau de importância dos quesitos, atribuindo uma nota de 0 a 10, sendo 0 considerado péssimo e 10 considerado excelente. Utilizou-se procedimentos da estatística descritiva para expressar os resultados como média, mediana, desvio padrão (DP), amplitude interquartil (AIQ) e frequências (relativa e absoluta). O nível de significância adotado foi 5% (p-valor < 0,05). Resultados: De acordo com a percepção dos estudantes, o tempo de formado e o perfil profissional em rede social influenciam na escolha do profissional enquanto o uso de piercings é um aspecto que contribui para uma percepção mais negativa do profissional. Conclusão: A aparência do Cirurgião-Dentista é um aspecto muito importante que é utilizado por universitários na escolha do profissional.

Introduction: Currently, there is a greater demand for aesthetic standards regarding dental surgeons, which include several factors to be considered when choosing a professional. Objective: This study aims to evaluate the perception of undergraduate students concerning the image of the Dental Surgeons and the impact of their appearance on the choice of the professional and the confidence attributed to them. Methods: After approval by the Ethics Committee on Research with Human Beings, the assessment was conducted through a questionnaire composed of 10 questions about the appearance of the Dental Surgeons. The interviewee assessed the degree of importance of the items, assigning a score from 0 to 10, 0 being considered terrible, and 10 excellent. Descriptive statistics procedures were used to express the results such as mean, median, standard deviation (SD), interquartile range (AIQ), and frequencies (relative and absolute). The significance level adopted was 5% (p-value 0,5) Results: According to the students' perception, the time since graduation and the professional profile in the social media influence in the choice of the professional while using piercings is an aspect that contributes to a more negative perception of the professional. Conclusion: The appearance of the Dental Surgeon is a very important aspect used by undergraduate students to choose a professional.

Competências ostensivas: o cotidiano de professores de educação física atuantes em academias de musculação / Ostensive competences: the daily lives of physical education teachers working at bodybuilding gyms / Habilidades ostensivas: el cotidiano de los profesores de educación física que actúan en gimnasios de musculación

Centrado nas referências de corpo e subjetividade fornecidas pelo capitalismo em suas formas atuais, bem como nas supostas ressonâncias desses modelos na rotina de professores de Educação Física atuantes em academias de musculação, o estudo teve como objetivo compreender os modos pelos quais os participantes articulam suas atribuições profissionais às demais experiências de seu cotidiano. Utilizou-se uma metodologia de pesquisa qualitativa, sendo o material empírico obtido através de 16 entrevistas semiestruturadas. Os materiais analisados evidenciam uma mobilização constante da dimensão corporal dos professores. Em geral, sua rotina lhes exige uma intensa disposição física, além de uma racionalização de si e do corpo que lhes permita evidenciar os atributos estéticos e de desempenho pelos quais sua competência profissional é atestada.

The study focused on bodily and subjectivity references provided by capitalism in its current forms, as well as on the supposed echoes of these models on the routine of Physical Education teachers working at bodybuilding gyms. It aimed to understand the ways in which participants connect their work to the other experiences in their daily lives. Qualitative research methodology was used, and the empirical material was obtained through 16 semi-structured interviews. The materials analyzed show constant mobilization of the teachers' bodily dimension. In general, their routine requires intense physical disposition, in addition to rationalization of themselves and their bodies that allows them to highlight the aesthetic and performance attributes by which their professional competence is attested.

Centrado en las referencias de cuerpo y subjetividad proporcionadas por el capitalismo en sus formas actuales, así como en las supuestas resonancias de estos modelos en la rutina de los profesores de Educación Física que trabajan en gimnasios, el estudio tuvo como objetivo comprender las formas en que los participantes articulan sus atribuciones profesionales con las demás experiencias de su vida cotidiana. Se utilizó una metodología de investigación cualitativa en la que el material empírico se obtuvo a través de 16 entrevistas semiestructuradas. Los materiales analizados muestran una movilización constante de la dimensión corporal de los profesores. En general, su rutina les exige una intensa disposición física, además de una racionalización de sí mismos y del cuerpo que les permita resaltar los atributos estéticos y de rendimiento mediante los cuales se acredita su competencia profesional.

Sexualidad en el contexto de los procesos de vida de mujeres y varones con endocrinopatías: una aproximación cualitativa / Sexuality in the life processes context of women and men with endocrinopathies: A qualitative approach

Resumen Antecedentes las enfermedades del sistema endocrino pueden afectar la sexualidad por sus efectos hormonales, las comorbilidades asociadas y su impacto psicosocial, tema poco estudiado desde las perspectivas de personas con estas enfermedades. Objetivos: se realizó un estudio cualitativo dirigido a comprender las experiencias sexuales de mujeres y varones con enfermedades endocrinas que producen cambios en la apariencia física. Método: se estructuró un diseño de estudio analítico-interpretativo. Participaron 68 personas entre 20 y 45 años de edad, atendidos en el Instituto Nacional de Endocrinología, La Habana, Cuba. Los instrumentos de recolección de la información utilizados fueron una planilla de datos generales, una guía de entrevista en profundidad y dos pruebas psicológicas proyectivas. Los aspectos éticos fueron considerados. Resultados: de las entrevistas en profundidad, emergieron 4 temas: 1) la expresión multidimensional de la enfermedad, 2) enfermedad y áreas de vida, 3) ejercicio de la sexualidad con la enfermedad, y 4) estrategias de afrontamiento en el área sexual; vinculados con los significados expresados sobre la salud, el cuerpo, el género y la sexualidad. Conclusiones: las/los participantes contextualizaron sus experiencias sexuales en el impacto biopsicosocial de la enfermedad. La reproducción o cuestionamiento de los significados expresados influyó en la calidad de sus experiencias sexuales. El estudio mostró que esta constituye un área de vulnerabilidad para la salud integral de las/los participantes.

Abstract Background endocrine disorders may affect sexuality due to hormonal changes, associated comorbidities and psychosocial impact. This topic remains poorly researched from the perspective of people with these conditions. Objectives: a qualitative research was conducted to understand the sexual experiences of women and men living with endocrine disorders that change their physical appearance. Methods: an analytical-interpretive study was carried out with a sample of 68 participants aged between 20 and 45, and treated at the National Institute of Endocrinology, Havana, Cuba. Data collection instruments were a personal information sheet, an in-depth interview guide and two projective psychological tests. Ethical aspects were considered. Results: in-depth interviews gave rise to four topics: 1) multidimensional expression of the disease, 2) the disease and life areas, 3) sexuality with the disease, and 4) coping strategies in the sexual area. These topics were linked to the meanings of health, body, gender and sexuality. Conclusions: the participants contextualized their sexual experiences within the biopsychosocial impact of the endocrine disorder, as well as the reproduction or questioning of the meanings that influenced the quality of their sexual experiences. The study showed that sexuality is a vulnerable area for the participants' comprehensive health.

Musas fitness e a tríade corpo-consumo-felicidade / Fitness muses and the body-consumption-happiness triad / Musas fitness y la trías cuerpo-consumo-felicidad

Resumo: Analisamos como são produzidas e se produzem as Musas Fitness, mapeando suas estratégias para interpelar seguidores/as, entendendo as relações estabelecidas entre as arquiteturas corporais e o consumo. Nesta etnografia virtual, acompanhamos nove mulheres no Instagram por três meses, utilizando a observação e a captura de fotografias e textos. Os resultados apontam para diferentes investimentos na produção de arquiteturas corporais pela via do consumo direcionada à exposição dos corpos; a exibição pública da intimidade; a relação entre bens, serviços, produtos como condição à felicidade. As imagens performáticas de suas vidas espetaculares alimentam a obsessão por um cotidiano irretocável, cujos ruídos e seduções ancoram a promessa infinda de que o consumo dos produtos anunciados envolve o acesso aquele festejado estilo de vida. Assim, somando likes, acumulando seguidores/as, participando de eventos, comercializando produtos, as Musas Fitness reiteram constantemente o imperativo da tríade corpo-consumo-felicidade.

Abstract: We analyze how Muses Fitness are produced and produce themselves, mapping their strategies to engage with followers and understanding the relationships established between body architectures and consumption. In this virtual ethnography, we extracted photos and texts from nine women on Instagram on the course of 3 months. The results point to different investments in the development of body architectures by means of consumption related to body exposure the public display of intimacy and the relationship between goods, services, and products as a condition of happiness. The idealistic images of their spectacular lives encourage the obsession with an irreproachable lifestyle, whose noises and seductions support the promise that the consumption of the announced products is a key factor to reach it. Thus, by adding likes, accumulating followers, participating in events, marketing products, the Muses Fitness constantly restate the triad body-consumption-happiness.

Resumen: Analizamos cómo son producidas y se producen las Musas Fitness, mapeando sus estrategias para interpelar seguidores/as, comprendiendo las relaciones establecidas entre las arquitecturas corporales y el consumo. En esta etnografía virtual, seguimos a 9 mujeres en Instagram por tres meses, utilizando la observación y la captura de fotografías y textos. Los resultados apuntan hacia diferentes inversiones en la producción de arquitecturas corporales por la vía del consumo direccionada a la exposición de los cuerpos; la exhibición pública de la intimidad; la relación entre bienes, servicios, productos como condición para la felicidad. Las imágenes performáticas de sus vidas espectaculares alimentan la obsesión por un cotidiano impecable, cuyos ruidos y seducciones afianzan la promesa infinita de que el consumo de los productos anunciados envuelve el acceso a aquel celebrado estilo de vida. Así, sumando likes, acumulando seguidores/as, participando de eventos, comercializando productos, las Musas Fitness reiteran constantemente el imperativo de la tríada cuerpo-consumo-felicidad.

Promovendo diálogos sobre imagem corporal com futuros professores de Educação Física / Promoting dialogues on body image with future Physical Education teachers / Promoviendo diálogos sobre imagen corporal con futuros profesores de Educación Física

O estudo objetivou avaliar em qual direção a participação em uma intervenção foi capaz de modificar a percepção de futuros professores de Educação Física em lidar com assuntos relacionados à imagem corporal em suas aulas. Participaram do estudo 14 acadêmicos do curso de Licenciatura em Educação Física do Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Sudeste de Minas Gerais ­ Campus Barbacena. Os voluntários responderam a entrevistas semi-estruturadas antes do início e após a realização de quatro encontros, os quais buscaram situar o corpo no âmbito das práticas pedagógicas. Os resultados apontaram que a participação nas oficinas foi capaz de promover mudanças na opinião dos futuros professores a respeito da abordagem de temas relacionados ao corpo e à imagem corporal nas aulas de educação física, no sentido de incentivar a reflexão sobre esses temas, ampliando o acesso a informações científicas e a elaboração de estratégias didáticas para a abordagem do tema na escola.

The present study aimed to evaluate in which way an intervention was able to modify the perception of future Physical Education teachers in dealing with themes related to body image in their classes. Participants of the study were 14 undergraduate students in the Physical Education Degree course of the Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Sudeste de Minas Gerais ­ Campus Barbacena. The volunteers responded to semi-structured interviews prior to the start and after four meetings, which sought to place the body within the scope of pedagogical practices. Our results pointed out that the participation in the meetings was able to promote changes in the opinion of future teachers regarding the approach to themes related to the body and body image in physical education classes, in the sense of encourage thinking on these themes, expanding access to scientific information and the elaboration of didactic strategies to approach such themes at school.

El objetivo fue evaluar en qué dirección la participación en una intervención fue capaz de modificar la percepción de futuros profesores de Educación Física en lidiar con asuntos relacionados a la imagen corporal en sus clases. Participaron 14 académicos del curso de Licenciatura en Educación Física del Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Sudeste de Minas Gerais - Campus Barbacena. Los voluntarios respondieron a entrevistas semiestructuradas antes del inicio y después de la realización de cuatro encuentros, los cuales buscaron situar el cuerpo en el ámbito de las prácticas pedagógicas. Nuestros resultados señalaron que la participación en las reuniones fue capaz de promover cambios en la opinión de los futuros profesores con respecto al enfoque de los temas relacionados con el cuerpo y la imagen corporal en las clases de educación física, en el sentido de alentar a pensar sobre estos temas, ampliando el acceso a la información científica y la elaboración de estrategias didácticas para abordar dichos temas en la escuela.

Fábrica de Monstros: o "cuidado de si" em questão / Factory of Monsters: the matter of 'self-care' / Fábrica de Monstruos: el "cuidado de sí" puesto en cuestión

O objetivo deste estudo é desvelar elementos que contribuam para a formação do pensamento crítico associado ao processo de sujeição aos modelos idealizados de corpo. Os discursos produzidos em dez vídeos no canal do YouTube denominado Fábrica de Monstros foram transcritos. Para tratamento dos dados coletados, utilizamos a "análise de conteúdo". Num movimento complexo que implica hoje considerar, dentre outras variáveis, a participação da grande mídia, das mídias sociais e de canais como o que é objeto desta pesquisa, mas também a da Educação Física que, sob influência da medicina, alimenta o imaginário social associado a medidas físico-objetivas erigidas como ideais, é possível verificar que o indivíduo é influenciado a investir energia na aparência física, quiçá mesmo em detrimento de um autocuidado mais abrangente, vinculado aos diferentes elementos que o constituem como sujeito. Os dados analisados desvelam a heteronomia de corpos dóceis

This paper investigates elements that contribute to education of critical thinking associated to the process of subjection to idealized body models. Discourses in ten videos from the YouTube channel called Fábrica de Monstros (Factory of Monsters) were transcribed. The data collected underwent content analysis. A complex move is made that entails considering involvement of mainstream media, social media and channels such as the one that is the object of this research, among other variables, as well as of Physical Education that, under the influence of medicine, feeds social imaginary related to physical-objective measures constructed as ideal. Then individuals are induced to invest energy in their physical appearance even at the expense of broader self-care, linked to the distinct elements that constitute them as individuals. Data analyzed unveil the heteronomy of docile bodies

El objetivo de este estudio es desvelar elementos que contribuyan a la formación del pensamiento crítico asociado al proceso de sujeción a los modelos idealizados de cuerpo. Los discursos producidos en diez vídeos en el canal de YouTube llamado Fábrica de Monstruos fueron transcritos. Para el tratamiento de los datos utilizamos el "análisis de contenido". En un movimiento complejo que hoy implica considerar, entre otras variables, la participación de los grandes medios, de los medios sociales y de canales como el que es objeto de esta investigación, pero también la participación de la Educación Física que, bajo la influencia de la medicina, alimenta el imaginario social asociado a medidas físico-objetivas establecidas como ideales, es posible constatar que el individuo es influenciado a invertir energía en la apariencia física, incluso en detrimento de un autocuidado más amplio, vinculado a los diferentes elementos que lo constituyen como sujeto. Los datos analizados desvelan la heteronomía de cuerpos dóciles

A análise estatística do risco relativo entre a percepção corporal e o interesse em realizar cirurgias plásticas / Statistical analysis of the correlation between body perception and desire to undergo plastic surgery

Introdução: A maior exposição nas mídias sociais gerou uma maior autoavaliação e a consequente busca pela aparência ideal. Dessa forma, a motivação de utilizar métodos cirúrgicos para melhora da aparência física cresce exponencialmente. Métodos: Foram distribuídos 3 questionários para 64 alunos: "Body Shape Questionnaire" (BSQ), "Escala de Investimento Corporal" (EIC) e "Questionário de interesse em cirurgias plásticas futuras" (QICPF). A partir da tabulação dos dados, foi realizada a análise estatística quantitativa por meio do teste qui-quadrado e risco relativo, para estudo objetivo e cruzado dos questionários. Resultados: O BSQ médio foi de 98,04, a relação de maior pontuação nesse questionário com QIRCP apresentou Risco Relativo (RR=2,41 e p=0,002). A média do EIC foi de 91 e, quando relacionado com QIRCP, não se apresentou estatisticamente relevante (RR=0,94 e p=0,83). Quanto à pergunta objetiva de satisfação corporal e o QIRCP, nota-se que a maior insatisfação corporal é fator de risco para querer realizar mais cirurgias plásticas (RR=1,94 e p=0,003) e as mulheres apresentam-se como o gênero de maior interesse (RR=3,01 e p=0,01). Conclusões: A análise estatística para a população estudada sugere que BSQ elevado, insatisfação corporal e mulheres apresentam maior interesse em realizar cirurgia plástica.

Introduction: Social media has generated an increase in selfevaluation and the search for the ideal appearance. Thus, the motivation to use surgical methods to improve physical appearance has grown exponentially. Methods: The Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ), Body Investment Scale (BIS), and Questionnaire of Interest in Future Plastic Surgeries (QIFPS) were administered to 64 students. Once the data were collected, a quantitative statistical analysis using the chi-square test and relative risk (RR) was conducted. Results: The BSQ mean was 98.04, the relation of greater punctuation in this questionnaire with QIFPS presented an RR of 2.41; (p = 0.002). The mean BIS score was 91; compared to the QIFPS, it was not statistically relevant (RR = 0.94; p = 0.83). Regarding the objective question of body satisfaction and QIFPS, highest body dissatisfaction was a risk factor for desiring more plastic surgeries (RR = 1.94; p = 0.003), as was female sex (RR = 3.01; p = 0.01). Conclusions: Our findings suggest that a high BSQ score, high body dissatisfaction, and female sex are risk factors for a desire to undergo plastic surgery.

Corpo e identidade: um olhar sobre mulheres praticantes de bodybuilding / Body and identity: on female bodybuilders / Cuerpo e identidad: una mirada sobre mujeres practicantes de fisiculturismo

O estudo tratou de investigar a relação entre a modificação corporal e o processo de construção identitária em mulheres praticantes de bodybuilding na cidade de Brasília/DF. Para isso, foram entrevistadas sete mulheres que aderem ao treinamento intenso de musculação e dieta alimentar restrita, sendo seis delas atletas e apenas uma não atleta. Os resultados, apresentados e discutidos sob a forma de eixos de análise, revelam: 1) modos ascéticos particulares como as entrevistadas operam com restrições (alimentares e de treinamentos musculares) a que estão submetidas em busca do corpo almejado; 2) que a forma de operar e dar sentido ao corpo tanto para as atletas quanto para a veterana indica construção de identidades distintas

This study looked into the relationship between body modification and the process of identity construction in female bodybuilders in Brasilia, DF. Seven women ­ six athletes and one non-athlete ­ who practice intense bodybuilding and restricted diet were interviewed. The results are presented and discussed as interconnected categories and reveal that 1) they have particular ascetic ways to deal with (dietary and muscle training)restrictions to reach the desired body and 2) the ways of operating and ascribing meaning to their own bodies are very important to build the identities of both the athletes and the non-athlete

El estudio buscó investigar la relación entre la modificación del cuerpo y el proceso de construcción identitaria en mujeres practicantes de fisiculturismo en Brasilia/ DF. Para ello, fueron entrevistadas siete mujeres que adhieren al entrenamiento intenso de la musculatura y a una dieta alimentaria restringida, seis de ellas atletas y solo una no atleta. Los resultados, presentados y discutidos bajo la forma de ejes de análisis, revelan: 1) formas ascéticas particulares en que las entrevistadas operan con restricciones (alimentarias y de entrenamiento muscular) a que están sometidas para obtener el cuerpo deseado, 2) que la forma de operar y dar sentido al cuerpo, tanto para las atletas como para la veterana no atleta, indica la construcción de identidades distintas