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THE BODY SHOP - A SNAPSHOT OF SOCIAL RESEARCH

        SIXTY-ONE TO SEVENTY

Sixty-one to Seventy A more accepting view of ageing was evident in this groupšs comments. Negative physical changes were mentioned more as loss of physical ability, than visual changes. Family and friends were frequently mentioned, usually with a desire to have more time for close relationships. Wisdom was also valued by this group - with frequent comments suggesting they had acquired a sense of wisdom and had something to offer younger generations through their knowledge - a sense of what was really important in life. Self-acceptance and a great sense of humour was consistent within the comments of this group.

"Ageing is freedom and letting go of your ego. Have fun."
Female, 61
Themes of the Research
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Research Results by Age

0 - 16
Sixteen to Twenty
Twenty-one to Thirty
Thirty-one to Forty
Forty-one to Fifty
Fifty-one to Sixty
Seventy-one to Eighty
Eighty-one to Ninety
Ninety Plus
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