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  • Sociology of the body
  • Gerontology
  • Cultural studies

Background:

  • Sociocultural research on the aging body is diverse.
  • Existing literature on body image and embodiment offers insights into older adults' experiences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and analyze sociocultural research and theory on the aging body.
  • To discuss how older adults perceive and experience their aging bodies.
  • To identify gaps and future research directions in body image and embodiment studies.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and critical analysis of sociocultural research and theory.
  • Examination of body image and embodiment literatures.
  • Analysis of factors influencing body image in older adults.

Main Results:

  • Body image in older adults is shaped by age, culture, ethnicity, gender, health, sexual preference, and social class.
  • Embodiment literature is relevant to illness, sexuality, daily body management, appearance, and identity.
  • Key findings, debates, and discrepancies in the literature were outlined.

Conclusions:

  • Significant gaps exist in the understanding of the aging body within sociocultural contexts.
  • Further research is needed to explore embodiment and body image in diverse older adult populations.
  • Future investigations should address theoretical debates and discrepancies in current literature.