A Test of Objectification Theory: The Effect of the Male Gaze on Appearance Concerns in College Women

Psychology of Women Quarterly - Tập 28 Số 1 - Trang 16-21 - 2004
Rachel M. Calogero1
1The College of William and Mary,

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This study extends the research on objectification theory by examining the effect of anticipating a male or female gaze on appearance-related concerns in 105 female undergraduates. Gaze anticipation was manipulated by having participants believe they would be interacting with a man or woman before completing several self-report measures. Results demonstrated that anticipating a male gaze produced significantly greater body shame and social physique anxiety than anticipating a female gaze, while no differences were observed for dietary intent. Discussion centers on the pervasiveness of the experience of self-objectification and the implications of these findings for future research.

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Psychology of Women Quarterly

Tập 28 Số 1

16-21

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