INSATISFAÇÃO CORPORAL DE ADOLESCENTES: UMA REVISÃO NARRATIVA DE CONCEITOS E FATORES ASSOCIADOS

Abstract

This article is a narrative and integrative review that aimed to analyze the concepts and factors associated with body dissatisfaction in adolescents. Body image dissatisfaction is a phenomenon that begins at an early age and is strongly influenced by sociocultural aspects, such as media, family, and peer groups. Body image is a complex, multidimensional construct, supported by perceptive and attitudinal dimensions. The study focuses on body dissatisfaction as an aspect of the attitudinal dimension, referring to the discomfort and negative feeling regarding one's physical appearance. The incessant search for a beauty ideal, often imposed by society and the media, makes adolescents vulnerable. The negative evaluation of physical form is a determining factor for the high incidence of risky eating behaviors and can be a necessary element for the development of eating disorders, depression, and social isolation. Finally, the review emphasizes the importance of evaluation protocols validated for the Brazilian population in order to ensure effective preventive interventions.