Body image ideal among males and females: sociocultural influences and focus on different body parts
Stanford, Jacqueline N. and McCabe, Marita 2002, Body image ideal among males and females: sociocultural influences and focus on different body parts, Journal of health psychology, vol. 7, no. 6, pp. 675-684, doi: 10.1177/1359105302007006871.
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Body image ideal among males and females: sociocultural influences and focus on different body parts
Past research has obtained mixed findings in relation to gender differences and other factors that shape ideal body image. The current study was designed to investigate these differences further, using a digital body image program to assess body image individually. As expected, females desired a body that was smaller than their current size, whereas males were split between wanting a smaller and larger body. The perceived messages from peers and parents were consistent with the individual's ideal image. Gender differences were also found with ratings of attractiveness and effectiveness. Females rated messages from peers and parents as more important than did males. For both males and females, opposite sex peers were the most important influences, and parents the least important.
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10.1177/1359105302007006871
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170106 Health, Clinical and Counselling Psychology
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