Satisfação corporal e motivação de mulheres praticantes de treinamento de força : Body satisfaction and motivation of women practitioners of strength training

Bruno Fernando de Souza Tavares; Renato Augusto Mariotto; Elaine Cristina Costa Lopes; José Roberto Andrade do Nascimento Júnior; Daniel Vicentini de Oliveira

doi:10.17765/2176-9206.2025v18e12913

Authors

Bruno Fernando de Souza Tavares Cesumar University https://orcid.org/0009-0002-3147-536X
Renato Augusto Mariotto Cesumar University https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9294-388X
Elaine Cristina Costa Lopes Cesumar University https://orcid.org/0009-0007-3890-4522
José Roberto Andrade do Nascimento Júnior Federal University of the São Francisco Valley https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3836-6967
Daniel Vicentini de Oliveira State University of Maringá https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0272-9773

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17765/2176-9206.2025v18e12913

Keywords:

Motor activity, Health, Exercise, Sport psychology

Abstract

This cross-sectional study analyzed the relationship between body satisfaction and motivation among 50 women who practice strength training. The data collected through a sociodemographic questionnaire, the Exercise Motivations Inventory, and the Situational Body Satisfaction Scale were meticulously analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics (p < 0.05). The study's findings revealed that older women reported lower satisfaction with their muscles and higher motivation for affiliation. For women with higher incomes, affiliation was a more critical factor for engaging in training. Correlations were found between body dissatisfaction and motivation for weight control, external aspects for satisfaction with physical appearance, and muscles for reasons related to physical condition. The study also found that body satisfaction among women in strength training was associated with autonomous reasons, resulting in pleasure and well-being. At the same time, motivation focused on external factors linked to body dissatisfaction. The scientific rigor of this study ensures the validity and reliability of its findings, providing confidence to professionals in sports psychology, exercise science, and women's health.

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Author Biographies

Bruno Fernando de Souza Tavares, Cesumar University

I am currently a Supervising Professor of Physiotherapy Internship in Orthopedics (UniCV), Autonomous Physiotherapist and Massage Therapy Professor. I graduated in Massage Therapy Technician (2016 - Unicesumar), Physiotherapy (2020 - Unifamma), Postgraduate in Traumato-Orthopedic Physiotherapy (2023 - Unyleya), Master in Health Promotion (2023 - Unicesumar) and postgraduate in human anatomy and histology (2024 - UEM). I have extension courses in Classical Pilates, Anatomy of the Locomotor System and International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (CIF-COFFITO). I was an intern at ANPR - Northern Paraná Rehabilitation Association, I participated as a volunteer Physiotherapist in the Solidarity Health Program at Hospital Santa Casa de Maringá, I was a massage therapist at AABB - Athletic Association of Banco do Brasil in Maringá. I have experience in hospitals on the front lines of COVID-19, in academia, occupational health and ergonomics. I work in health promotion, osteomyoarticular dysfunctions, physical trauma and rehabilitation of young people, adults and the elderly with an emphasis on manual therapy.

Renato Augusto Mariotto, Cesumar University

Master in Health Promotion from Cesumar University (2024 Unicesumar). Obtained the title of specialist in Bodybuilding Coach from the Faculty of Higher Education of São Miguel do Iguaçu (2024 UNIGUAÇU). Obtained the title of specialist in Gerontology from the State University of Ponta Grossa (2024 UEPG). Graduated in Physical Education (Bachelor's Degree - 2009 - and Bachelor's Degree - 2011) from UNICESUMAR. Founder, owner and teacher at - Vitae Academia. Founder and owner of Umove Academia. Member of the Interdisciplinary Gerontology Research Group (GPEGI / Unicesumar / CNPq). Has experience in the area of Physical Education, with emphasis on bodybuilding and resistance exercise, collective gymnastics, Bodybuilding Coach, Physical Education in gerontology.

Elaine Cristina Costa Lopes, Cesumar University

Graduated in Physiotherapy (2005) from Universidade Santa Cecília (Santos/SP), postgraduate in Clinical Gerontology, Neurofunctional Physiotherapy and Teaching in Physiotherapy, I have a Master's degree in Health Promotion and I am a PhD student (2024-2026) in Health Promotion at Unicecumar. I am part of the Interdisciplinary Gerontology Research Group (GPEGI/UNICESUMAR/Cnpq), I am currently a professor at the Integrated University Center (Campo Mourão/PR) in the Physiotherapy course. I supervise internships in public health and neuropediatrics. I worked at the Apae network from 2006 to 2022. I have experience in physiotherapy care for People with Disabilities in all their stages of life. I worked as a project coordinator at Apae de Praia Grande (SP) and Apae Maringá (PR). I work in teaching in the EAD and hybrid modalities for undergraduate and postgraduate courses as a content teacher and trainer.

José Roberto Andrade do Nascimento Júnior, Federal University of the São Francisco Valley

José Roberto Andrade do Nascimento Junior has a degree in Physical Education from the State University of Maringá (2009), a specialization in Sports Training from the University Center of Maringá (2010), a Master's degree (2010-2011) and a PhD (2012-2015) in Physical Education from the Associated Postgraduate Program UEM/UEL. He completed a Sandwich Doctorate as a visiting researcher in Sports Studies, in the line of Sports Psychology, at the University of Stirling/Scotland-UK (2014). He is currently an Adjunct Professor C3 at the Federal University of Vale do São Francisco (Univasf) on a full-time basis, teaching the subjects of Sports Psychology, Educational Psychology and Psychology of Human Relations. Permanent Professor of the Postgraduate Program (Master's) in Physical Education and the Postgraduate Program in Psychology (Master's) at Univasf. Coordinator of the Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education in the distance learning modality at Univasf. Member of the Editorial Board of the journal Frontiers in Psychology. He is a reviewer for the following journals: Perceptual and Motor Skills, Motriz: Journal of Physical Education, Brazilian Journal of Physical Education and Sport, Brazilian Journal of Sports Sciences, Brazilian Journal of Kinanthropometry and Human Performance, Journal of Physical Education/UEM, Studies in Psychology (Natal) and Psychology: Science and Profession. He has published more than 300 full articles in national and international journals and 8 book chapters. Leader of the Study Group on Sports and Exercise Psychology (GEPEEX) CNPQ/UNIVASF. Member of the Study Group on Sports Psychology and Human Performance CNPq/UEM. Works in the area of Physical Education and Sports. In his Lattes CV, the most frequent terms in the contextualization of scientific, technological and artistic-cultural production are: Sports and Exercise Psychology, Psychometrics, Youth, Aging, Physical Activity, Physical Exercise and Sports.

Daniel Vicentini de Oliveira, State University of Maringá

He has a degree in Physical Education (2008) and Physiotherapy (2011) from Cesumar University (UNICESUMAR). Technologist in Gerontology from Claretiano Centro Universitário (2020). He obtained the title of specialist in Gerontology from the Brazilian Society of Geriatrics and Gerontology (2017 - SBGG) and in Physiotherapy in Gerontology from the Brazilian Association of Physiotherapy in Gerontology (2019 - ABRAFIGE). He has a Master's degree in Health Promotion (2013 - UNICESUMAR) and a PhD in Gerontology from the Faculty of Medical Sciences of the State University of Campinas (2018 - UNICAMP). He completed a post-doctorate in Health Promotion (2019-2020 - UNICESUMAR) and in Physical Education (2020-2021 - UEM). He is currently an associate professor at Unicesumar in the undergraduate course in Physiotherapy and Physical Education, and a permanent professor in the Postgraduate Program in Health Promotion, at the master's and doctoral levels, at the same institution. He is a researcher at the Cesumar Institute of Science, Technology and Innovation (ICETI). Leader of the Research Group in Interdisciplinary Gerontology (GPEGI/UNICESUMAR/CNPQ). Member of the Study Group in Sports and Exercise Psychology (GEPEEX/UNIVASF/CNPq). Associate editor of Geriatrics, Gerontology and Aging. National Scientific Advisor for the Journal Fisioterapia em Movimento. Coordinator of the Scientific Committee of Physiotherapy of the Brazilian Alzheimer's Association (ABRAZ). He has experience in the areas of Gerontology, Morphological Sciences, Physical Education and Physiotherapy, with an emphasis on morphology of the locomotor system, physical education and physiotherapy in gerontology, health promotion in aging, epidemiology and collective health, and psychology of sports and exercise. Member of the Brazilian Society of Geriatrics and Gerontology (SBGG) and the Brazilian Association of Physiotherapy in Gerontology (ABRAFIGE). Deputy Secretary in the Department of Gerontology of SBGG/PR (2023-2025).

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Body satisfaction and motivation of women practitioners of strength training