Psycho-Emotional Outcomes of Aesthetic Interventions on Women's Self-Perception in Urban Societies

Tikhonova

Health Leadership and Quality of Life, 2025, vol. 4, 653

Abstract: Introduction: The objectification of the body today increases psychological pressure on women through the visual culture of the urban concept of self-knowledge. Modern research indicates that the urban environment contributes to the fragmentation of female identity. Methods: The paper uses a phenomenological approach based on the methodology of Hubertus van Manen, implementing in-depth semi-structured interviews with 15 women aged 25–45. The data were processed using MaxQDA. Results: The results indicated an increase in self-esteem due to aesthetic interventions. At the same time, most respondents demonstrated the development of internal conflict, dependence on appearance and a sense of duality. The main psycho-emotional consequences were social pressure, cognitive dissonance and weakening of bodily boundaries. The results of the Rorschach test revealed a reduced ability to symbolize and emotional vulnerability. Conclusions: Thus, aesthetic interventions radically change women's self-perception. They form new identity strategies. At the same time, this is accompanied by increased emotional instability. To maintain the integrity of self-perception, there is a need for psychological support for women after interventions.

Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.56294/hl2025653

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