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THE INFLUENCE OF BODY IMAGE AND SELF-IMAGE IN WOMEN ON MARITAL AND FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

women, body image, self-concept, family and marriage, influence, physical body image, biological appearance, ideal self, marital relationships, psychological impact

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This article provides an analytical overview of the influence of body image and self-image in women on marital and family relationships as interpreted by Russian scholars. Special attention is given to the issues of physical self-image and self-concept in women. It is demonstrated that body image plays an essential role within the structure of self-concept. The study reveals that women’s body image, as a physical component of the self-concept, has a direct impact on the quality of personal and social life