Reflection of Self: Ageism and the Body

Authors

Jasmin Tahmaseb-McConatha, West Chester University of PennsylvaniaFollow

Document Type

Blog Entry

Publication Date

6-17-2013

Abstract

Cultural body ideals are often elusive and unattainable, especially with age. Aging bodies can can become a symbol of despair leading to anxiety and unhappiness. We negotiate our identities through our bodies.

Publication Title

Psychology Today

Publisher

John Thomas - Sussex Publishers

Comments

An entry from Jasmin Tahmaseb-McConatha’s Live Long and Prosper blog on psychologytoday.com

Recommended Citation

Tahmaseb-McConatha, J. (2013). Reflection of Self: Ageism and the Body. Psychology Today Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.wcupa.edu/psych_facpub/47