APS

29th APS Annual Convention · 2017

Anti Aging Creams and Women's Beauty Obsession: A Content Analysis

Boston, MA · May 2017

Poster Session · Social

  • Bernadette Chitunya-Wilson
    Horry Georgetown Technical College
  • Peter Makaya
    Middle Georgia State University
  • Yashica Swinton-Holmes
    Horry Georgetown Technical College
  • Mpho Gilika
    University of Botswana
  • Neva Thompson
    Neva Consulting Services

Abstract

This content analysis study used language theory targeting American women aged 30-60, and examined anti-aging creams advertisements in 15 magazines. Findings suggest that anti-aging advertising influences women’s desire for youthfulness.

Health

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