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To review and synthesize evidence on the sociocultural factors, social biases, and self-perceptions of attractiveness that affect middle-aged women during the menopausal transition.

August 16, 2026SexesOpen Access

Social and Self-Perceptions of Middle-Aged Women in the Menopausal Transition: Ageism, Sexism, and Attractiveness—A Scoping Review

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To review and synthesize evidence on the sociocultural factors, social biases, and self-perceptions of attractiveness that affect middle-aged women during the menopausal transition.
Conducted a scoping review following PRISMA guidelines across Web of Science and Scopus databases for the period 2015–2025.
Screened peer-reviewed journal articles focusing on social prejudices, sexism, ageism, and self-perception among middle-aged women, excluding studies focused exclusively on medical or biological aspects.
Synthesized findings from 57 included studies assessing the sociocultural representations, self-image, and social behaviors of women transitioning through menopause.
Identified critical intersections between ageism, sexism, and external versus self-perceptions of female attractiveness, detailing cultural processes that help overcome social biases.

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Scoping review reveals how ageism and sexism shape attractiveness and self-perception in middle-aged menopausal women, highlighting key social factors for advancing gender equality.

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Yeste et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a8179cbf2fb91fc834ad228 https://doi.org/10.3390/sexes7030040

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Scoping review reveals how ageism and sexism shape attractiveness and self-perception in middle-aged menopausal women, highlighting key social factors for advancing gender equality.

Social and Self-Perceptions of Middle-Aged Women in the Menopausal Transition: Ageism, Sexism, and Attractiveness—A Scoping Review

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Social and Self-Perceptions of Middle-Aged Women in the Menopausal Transition: Ageism, Sexism, and Attractiveness—A Scoping Review

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