Body image of adolescents with visual impairment: a systematic review of studies on the theme
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Self-concept. Self-esteem. Body Image. Education. BlindnessAbstract
Body image is a widely studied construct and research in this area has grown in recent years. Nevertheless, adolescents with visual impairment need to be investigated. This systematic review aims to investigate studies that seek scientific evidence on the body image of adolescents with visual impairment. A systematic search of articles was carried out in four databases: Scopus, PsycInfo, PubMed and Web of Science. The recruitment of studies, without time restriction, was completed on June 8th, 2019. A total of 32 articles were included, which were carefully analyzed and classified into 4 categories: (1) psychosocial aspects of the body, (2) body concept, (3) physical activity/health (4) instruments for assessing body image and body dissatisfaction. Most of the studies included in this review demonstrated through scientific evidence that there are negative implications for the body image of adolescents with visual impairment, however, some findings are based on the limitations of the impairment, valuing the organic deficit. Studies that seek a biopsychosocial approach in the formation of positive body image in this population are necessary.
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