The Impact of Media Exposure on Males' Body Image

Agliata, Daniel; Tantleff-Dunn, Stacey

doi:10.1521/jscp.23.1.7.26988

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“…This hypothesis was not supported in the present study. This finding is particularly curious for men as previous researchers have found that college men exposed to ideal male images in television advertisements in the United States displayed increased muscle dissatisfaction and a decrease in body esteem (Agliata & Tantleff-Dunn, 2004;Hobza & Rochlen, 2009). However, other researchers have found that television advertisements featuring the muscular-ideal had little influence on boys' body image and did not cause an increase in body dissatisfaction (Hargreaves & Tiggemann, 2004).…”

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“…Research conducted in the United States indicates that body dissatisfaction manifests when media ideals are internalized as personal goals and those goals are not met (Agliata & Tantleff-Dunn, 2004;Thompson & Stice, 2001). For instance, in the United States, a study of female adolescents revealed that media displays ideal bodies young women may believe they can realistically attain (Botta, 1999).…”

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Media Influence on Drive for Thinness and Drive for Muscularity

Pritchard

Cramblitt

2014

Sex Roles

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The present study investigated relationships between media influence (exposure, selfcomparison to media ideals and internalization of media messages, societal pressure to have the perfect body, using media as a source of information about how to achieve a certain body ideal) and drive for thinness and drive for muscularity in 311 male and female undergraduates at a university in the Rocky Mountain region of the United States. We hypothesized that drive for thinness and drive for muscularity in both women and men would relate to body comparison/ internalization, societal pressure, use of media for information, magazine consumption and television viewing. We also expected television and magazines would have different influences on men and women's drive for muscularity and drive for thinness. Finally, we hypothesized that societal pressure and using media as a source of information would mediate the relation between media exposure (number of magazines read, hours of television watched) and drive for thinness and drive for muscularity in women and men. Students completed surveys on-line. Results revealed using media as a source of information on how to attain the ideal body mediates the relationship between drive for thinness and media exposure in women. Overall, it seems that media and the internalization of general/ non-athletic body ideals may have an impact on drive for thinness in both men and women. Similarly, internalization of athletic body ideals may relate to drive for muscularity in both collegiate men and women in the U.S. Implications for counselors were discussed.

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Media Influence on Drive for Thinness and Drive for Muscularity

Pritchard

Cramblitt

2014

Sex Roles

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“…Frequent exposure to media-based standards of attractiveness, which are often unattainably thin (for females) or muscular (for males), leads to a more negative perception of one's own body (Agliata and Tantleff-Dunn 2004;Engeln-Maddox 2005;Grabe et al 2008). …”

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Naked and Unashamed: Investigations and Applications of the Effects of Naturist Activities on Body Image, Self-Esteem, and Life Satisfaction

West

2017

J Happiness Stud

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Body image dissatisfaction is a serious, global problem that negatively affects life satisfaction. Several claims have been made about the possible psychological benefits of naturist activities, but very little empirical research has investigated these benefits or any plausible explanations for them. In three studies-one large-scale, cross-sectional study (n = 849), and 2 prospective studies (n = 24, n = 100) this research developed and applied knowledge about the possible benefits of naturist activities. It was found that more participation in naturist activities predicted greater life satisfaction-a relationship that was mediated by more positive body image, and higher self-esteem (Study 1). Applying these findings, it was found that participation in actual naturist activities led to an increase in life satisfaction, an effect that was also mediated by improvements in body image and selfesteem (Studies 2 and 3). The potential benefits of naturism are discussed, as well as possible future research, and implications for the use of naturist activities.

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“…Very few works have been done in this sector, most of which are based on the content analysis of the advertisements present in various visual and print media (Burton, 2008). Other works which refer to relation of beauty with masculinity mainly deals with the ideals of a typical masculine figure that is constructed through the patriarchal masculine mindset of society (Cafri & Thompson, 2004;Agliata & Tantleff-Dunn, 2004;Frederick, Fessler & Haselton, 2005;Holliday & Taylor, 2006). The change in men's behavior regarding their beauty which is gradually shifting from typical construction of masculinity to a more…”

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Influences of Emerging Beauty Industry for Men on Construction of Masculinities of Male Students of Dhaka City

Sowad

2017

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Back in history, muscular and strong male body has always been used to promulgate masculinity. This idealized male figure was proliferated mainly for spreading the notion of male superiority in relation to power and to give a strong base to the social construction of masculinity. This study targets to disclose the perception about the attributes masculinities among the male students of Dhaka city regarding male beautification. It attempts to unveil young men’s perspectives regarding their masculinities and beauty. From history we can see men have always been assumed as the ambassador of roughness but in recent time the emergence of fashion-conscious men can be seen, who are slowly occupying a handsome position in the society. Concerning study attempts to bring out the way in which such changing trend of male beauty is perceived among the male students of Dhaka city. What could be the ideologies of these young men who are being involved with it? What is influencing them to be part of such arena which, to a great extent, is still considered as female domain? Is their perception about construction of masculinity is shifting from the so called idealized masculinity? The study tries to find out the answers.

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The Impact of Media Exposure on Males' Body Image

Cited by 339 publications

References 34 publications

Media Influence on Drive for Thinness and Drive for Muscularity

Media Influence on Drive for Thinness and Drive for Muscularity

Naked and Unashamed: Investigations and Applications of the Effects of Naturist Activities on Body Image, Self-Esteem, and Life Satisfaction

Influences of Emerging Beauty Industry for Men on Construction of Masculinities of Male Students of Dhaka City

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