Abstract

Throughout a woman's life, her Self-body image can significantly impact her psychological well-being. The self-perception of a woman's body undergoes various changes as she experiences different life stages. Middle age, in particular, can bring about unique psychological features concerning body image for women. This article delves into the psychological aspects of self-body image experienced by middle-aged women and explores their impact on interpersonal interaction.

As a result, we identified such psychological features of Bodily self of women at the middle age as worries about the physical changes in their body, burden of being a mother and a wife, emotional and professional burnout, influence of societal and cultural norms. Moreover, the middle-aged females experience a critical period in personal development that is reflected in the changes of their system of values, relationships and preferences, as well as in wishing to change life and work conditions. These midlife challenges affect the psychological well-being and health of ladies, along with the perception of Self-identity, including the Bodily Self.

Besides, by the authors, was conducted a survey to identify the tendencies of the Self-body image of modern middle-aged women from the perspective of dressing and investigate the interconnection between Self-body perception and building interpersonal relationships. According to the findings, the majority of modern ladies does not pay heed towards fashion trends, and in general, have a lack of time and energy for shopping. Most females at middle age have a sedentary lifestyle, and, hence, do not have much motivation for going out and experimenting with new, fashionable looks.