Me, Myself, and My Favorite Media Figure: An Objectification Perspective on the Role of Media and Peers in Early Adolescents’ Self-sexualization

Abstract

Me, myself, and my favorite media figure: An objectification perspective on the role of media and peers in early adolescents' selfsexualization.

The Influence of TikTok on Body Satisfaction Among Gen-Z in Indonesia: Mixed-Method Approach (Preprint)

“…Furthermore, the study revealed that appearance motivation from social media influences the internalization of an ideal thin appearance, and this result is in line with Trekels and Eggermont [36], where attractive appearance in the media has standards, such as that women must be young, thin, and sexy. When the message reaches individuals, they will become motivated and change their appearance to make it look better [36].…”

“…Furthermore, the study revealed that appearance motivation from social media influences the internalization of an ideal thin appearance, and this result is in line with Trekels and Eggermont [36], where attractive appearance in the media has standards, such as that women must be young, thin, and sexy. When the message reaches individuals, they will become motivated and change their appearance to make it look better [36]. Furthermore, the results of this hypothesis are strengthened by the results of qualitative interviews, which explain that respondents are motivated after watching content that promotes better physical appearance, such as exercise and a healthy lifestyle: "Feel motivated to look more attractive when viewing makeup, skincare, or sports content" (Interviewee 5) and "Ever motivated after seeing only gym content but wasn't interested in looking thin like a model" (Interviewee 1).…”

“…Appearance motivation from social media is a feeling that arises when individuals want to look attractive and try to improve themselves because they are motivated by messages conveyed by the media [10]. The media plays an important role in spreading the message that an ideal appearance is a good thing, such as popularity, and success can be achieved if someone has an attractive appearance [36]. Attractive appearance in the media has standards, such as that women must be young, thin, and sexy [36].…”

“…The media plays an important role in spreading the message that an ideal appearance is a good thing, such as popularity, and success can be achieved if someone has an attractive appearance [36]. Attractive appearance in the media has standards, such as that women must be young, thin, and sexy [36]. When the message reaches the audience, they will become motivated and try to change their appearance to make it look more ideal [36].…”

“…Attractive appearance in the media has standards, such as that women must be young, thin, and sexy [36]. When the message reaches the audience, they will become motivated and try to change their appearance to make it look more ideal [36]. In addition, Kvardova et al [37] explained that the effects of media use tend to affect the internalization of an ideal thin appearance.…”