Psycho-Emotional Outcomes of Aesthetic Interventions on Women's Self-Perception in Urban Societies

Introduction: The objectification of the body today increases psychological pressure on women through the visual culture of the urban concept of self-knowledge. Modern research indicates that the urban environment contributes to the fragmentation of female identity.Methods: The paper uses a phenomenological approach based on the methodology of Hubertus van Manen, implementing in-depth semi-structured interviews with 15 women aged 25–45. The data were processed using MaxQDA.Results: The results indicated an increase in self-esteem due to aesthetic interventions. At the same time, most respondents demonstrated the development of internal conflict, dependence on appearance and a sense of duality. The main psycho-emotional consequences were social pressure, cognitive dissonance and weakening of bodily boundaries. The results of the Rorschach test revealed a reduced ability to symbolize and emotional vulnerability.Conclusions: Thus, aesthetic interventions radically change women's self-perception. They form new identity strategies. At the same time, this is accompanied by increased emotional instability. To maintain the integrity of self-perception, there is a need for psychological support for women after interventions.