Self-objectification endorsement among heterosexual and sexual minority people and its association with negative affect and substance use.

Kahalon, Rotem; Hässler, Tabea; Eisner, Léïla

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“…Future research should also examine the association between selfobjectification and sexual dysfunction among women who are in a relationship with people of other genders-both to avoid heteronormativity (Kahalon et al, 2024;Morgenroth & Ryan, 2018) and to examine whether the negative influence of self-objectification on sexual functioning is more pronounced for women who internalize the 'male gaze' on their body, that is, women who are sexually interested in men (Calogero et al, 2004). Another limitation is that we conducted a cross-sectional study, therefore we cannot draw causal inferences (see Fiedler et al, 2011, for the problem with testing mediation with crosssectional data).…”

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Self‐objectification and sexual dysfunction among women: Testing and extending objectification theory

Kahalon,

Klein,

Alon

et al. 2024

Euro J Social Psych

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Objectification theory predicts that women's self‐objectification should lead to sexual dysfunction, yet previous studies failed to provide consistent support for this prediction. The present research—which used two sufficiently powered samples and a self‐objectification measurement (SOBBS) with improved psychometric qualities and content validity than previous measurements—found support for the expected association between self‐objectification and sexual dysfunction among heterosexual women in Israel and the United States (N = 404 and 366, Mage = 30.59 and 36.93, respectively). We also examined two novel potential mediators of this association, entitlement for pleasure and sexual agency (i.e., the capability to express sexual desires and boundaries), and found that the latter mediated the link between self‐objectification and sexual dysfunction. The mediators originally proposed by objectification theory (i.e. appearance anxiety, body shame, awareness of internal body states and flow) failed to mediate this link. Theoretical and methodological implications are discussed.

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Self‐objectification and sexual dysfunction among women: Testing and extending objectification theory

Kahalon,

Klein,

Alon

et al. 2024

Euro J Social Psych

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Social cure model: testing the link between identity centrality and body appreciation in diverse sexual orientation and gender identity groups

Komlenac,

Stockburger,

Birke

et al. 2024

Int J Equity Health

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Background The level of experienced sociocultural pressure to have an idealized body can vary depending on a person’s gender identity and sexual orientation. The current study explored whether differences in levels of body appreciation among people with different sexual orientations and gender identities vary because of differing levels of experienced pressure by in-group members and varying levels of experienced hostile behaviors because of their looks or body. Thereby, the study tests the social cure model, according to which high levels of identity centrality are associated with better mental health. Methods An online cross-sectional questionnaire study was conducted with 1,587 people (51.3% cisgender women, 39.3% cisgender men, 9.5% non-binary; 52.9% identified as heterosexual, 27.7% identified as bisexual/pansexual, 11.2% identified as gay/lesbian, 8.2% identified as asexual/demi/queer; Mage = 32.9, SD = 12.6) from German-speaking countries. Variables were assessed with German-language versions of the Multidimensional and Multicomponent Measure of Social Identification, Body Appreciation Scale-2, the Perceived Stigmatization Questionnaire, and the Sociocultural Attitudes Towards Appearance Questionnaire-4, revised. A manifest-path model was calculated. Results Non-binary persons reported lower levels of body appreciation than did cisgender men and sexual minority persons reported lower levels of body appreciation than did heterosexual persons. Furthermore, sexual minority persons experienced more hostile behaviors directed towards them because of their looks or body than did heterosexual persons. Similarly, non-binary persons experienced more hostile behaviors than did men. Non-binary persons were subjected to lower levels of in-group pressure than were men. Gay/lesbian persons and asexual persons were subjected to lower levels of in-group pressure than were heterosexual persons. More hostile behaviors and stronger in-group pressure were related to lower body appreciation. In cisgender women and men indirect links revealed associations between strong identity centrality and low levels of body appreciation through the mediator of high in-group pressure. Conclusions Data in sexual minority individuals or non-binary persons supported the social cure model, according to which persons can find support and validation for their looks and body from in-group members. In cisgender women and men, strong identification as a woman or man can be related to stronger in-group pressure and in turn to lower body appreciation.

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Self-objectification endorsement among heterosexual and sexual minority people and its association with negative affect and substance use.

Cited by 2 publications

References 77 publications

Self‐objectification and sexual dysfunction among women: Testing and extending objectification theory

Self‐objectification and sexual dysfunction among women: Testing and extending objectification theory

Social cure model: testing the link between identity centrality and body appreciation in diverse sexual orientation and gender identity groups

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