Older Women's Comfort with 3-D Body Scanning Technology as Compared with Younger Women

Abstract

This study examined older women's comfort with 3-D body scanning and explored its use for enhancing quality of life. Women (66 old; 66 young) were scanned and surveyed pre- and post-imaging. Comfort with the process and viewing the images were ascertained. Few differences between the groups emerged. Higher Body Mass Indices were related to greater body dissatisfaction, but age was not a factor. Implications for body scanning having the potential to improve quality of life for older women are presented.

KEYWORDS:

• female
• older adult
• body scanning
• technology