Distorção da imagem corporal em mulheres adeptas de treinamento resistido: uma revisão integrativa

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Body image distortion is a growing psychosocial phenomenon among female gym-goers, characterized by a distorted perception of actual body dimensions. This is a topic that has been widely discussed in recent decades, especially given the growth of performance culture and the excessive emphasis on physical appearance on social media and in the fitness environment. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the prevalence and factors associated with body image distortion in female gym-goers in the scientific literature. METHODOLOGY: An integrative literature review was conducted in the Scielo, PubMed, and Google Scholar databases, using controlled descriptors (DeCS/MeSH) combined with Boolean operators. Ten articles published between 2016 and 2024, in Portuguese, that investigated body distortion in adult female gym-goers were included. RESULTS: The analyzed studies (n = 10) showed a high prevalence of body dissatisfaction among participants (65-90%), regardless of BMI. Associated factors included media influence (8/10 studies), social comparison in the fitness environment (7/10 studies), low self-esteem (6/10 studies), and exposure to social media (5/10 studies). Women reported greater dissatisfaction than men (p<0.05), with a tendency to underestimate or overestimate body dimensions. CONCLUSION: Body image distortion is highly prevalent among female gym-goers, requiring multidisciplinary psychoeducational interventions that promote a healthy relationship with the body and physical exercise.