A Narrative Critical Review of Research on Self-Sexualization

Johnson, Kim K. P.; Yu, Ui‐Jeen

doi:10.1177/0887302x211004294

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“…This standard is highly visible in traditional media such as television and magazines, and new media platforms such as short video sites and social media [22]. Sexy women are more cosmetically attractive in interpersonal interactions, sexually attractive, more noticed in peer groups, and have higher popularity [23].…”

Section: The Mediating Role Of Objectifying Othersmentioning

confidence: 99%

The effect of dress nudity on the interpersonal attraction of female college students

Deng,

Liu

et al. 2023

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Background As time progresses, people are dressing more fashionably, and women are increasingly daring to dress nude in order to stand out. So what kind of changes do women who dress nude trigger in observers' perceptions of their interpersonal attractiveness? Method In order to explore the above questions, we conducted two experiments which were designed to explore the effect of female college students' dress nudity on their interpersonal attraction. Result The results showed that, compared to low dress nudity, high dress nudity among female college students triggered higher appearance attraction but lower social attraction and task attraction (Experiment 1), and objectification of others mediated the effect of dress nudity on interpersonal attraction among female college students (Experiment 2). Conclusion This study provides new perspectives on the study of dress and interpersonal interactions, enriches the theoretical study of dress-body relationships, and also provides practical insights for wearers to realize improvements in their attractiveness in different scenarios.

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Section: The Mediating Role Of Objectifying Othersmentioning

confidence: 99%

The effect of dress nudity on the interpersonal attraction of female college students

Deng,

Liu

et al. 2023

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“…Empowerment (negative sense) (Johnson & Yu, 2021) Source: own source According this three main categories, discussed by the two co-authors in different work sessions, be have started the photos codification process. In particular, a deductive coding process with QSR Nvivo was applied (Fereday & Muir-Crochaine, 2006;Kalpokas, & Radivojevic, 2022).…”

Section: Popularity Gained Primarily Due To Amateur Pornographic Vide...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Undressed to succeed? Content analysis of self-objectification of influencers in Spain

LLovet,

Establés

2023

RCom

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In the recent report The Impact of Influencers on Advertising and Consumer Protection in the Single Market the European Parliament mentions the use of nudity and sexual content and the role of perceptions and expectations towards body image and perfect images. What most moves consumers' attitudes and behavioral intentions is the credibility, attractiveness (both physical and in terms of familiarity and likability), expertise, trustworthiness, popularity, prestige and high power of the influencers. In Spain two White Papers on influencer marketing indicate that a common form of socialization, especially for girls and women, consists of showing a sexy or a perfect body and projecting an egocentric image. The aim of this research is to analyze the presence of self-objectification in top influencers in Spain and to identify its relationship with either social values of success and recognition or stereotypes. The methodology carried out has been a content analysis of 246 images of the first 14 top influencers that appear in the Report of the 500 most influential men and women influencers in Spain in 2022. From a previous literature review, the analysis has been conducted with a deductive-inductive research paradigm through coding with QSR Nvivo the following categories of self-objectification: (1) sexy self-presentation; (2) appearance-centered attitude towards one's own perfect body - egocentric image; (3) stereotypical gender representation; and (4) success, social recognition, or popularity. The results show that self-objectification is more predominant in women than in men, and that it has an important correspondence with the self-perception of the professions they have as well as with age, being mainly belonging to the Z Generation. Both women and men who self-perceive themselves as having professions in which physical appearance is relevant (models or actors) tend to objectify themselves more. However, success and social recognition are more evident in those male influencers who emphasize their professional facet and do not resort to self-sexualization of their bodies (businessmen, advertisers or youtubers).

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“…In media, oversexualization refers to the portrayal or depiction of characters, individuals, or content in a manner that excessively emphasizes their sexual attributes. This phenomenon manifests in several ways: Firstly, there is an excessive emphasis on physical appearance, prioritizing the characters' physical attractiveness and sexual appeal over other aspects of their personality or abilities [1].…”

Section: Over Sexualizationmentioning

confidence: 99%

A cultural studies analysis of the over-sexualization of Asian women in Hollywood

Wei

2023

SHS Web of Conf.

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Stereotypes of Asian women have long persisted, portraying them as submissive, docile and over-sexualized individuals. These traits often remain overlooked, despite the fact that as human beings they are rich in unique personalities. Passive racism perpetuates these harmful generalizations, leading to the devaluation of the Asian race as a whole. This study aims to draw attention to this critical issue and to explore alternative perspectives that challenge traditional images of Asian women. To achieve this goal, ten films were analysed in depth to determine whether contemporary media representations continue to reinforce passive, docile images of Asian women. The results of the study show that despite some progress, the worrying trend of over-objectification and societal neglect of Asian women persists. This study delves into the psychology of society’s overemphasis on perpetuating stereotypes and the resulting impact on Asian women’s self-perceptions and social roles. In addition, this study emphasizes the historical roots of prejudice and misogyny that continue to influence Western society’s perception of Asian women.

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A Narrative Critical Review of Research on Self-Sexualization

Cited by 6 publications

References 50 publications

The effect of dress nudity on the interpersonal attraction of female college students

The effect of dress nudity on the interpersonal attraction of female college students

Undressed to succeed? Content analysis of self-objectification of influencers in Spain

A cultural studies analysis of the over-sexualization of Asian women in Hollywood

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