Violence Against Women Through the Lens of Objectification Theory

Davidson, M. Meghan; Gervais, Sarah J.

doi:10.1177/1077801214568031

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“…However, participants' responses on these items are averaged with their responses to the remaining majority of items that assess everyday objectification, thus precluding authors from determining the unique predictive ability of SV on self-objectification, the various theorized psychological consequences, and DE. Further, only two studies that we found (i.e., Carr & Szymanski, 2011;Davidson & Gervais, 2015) have ever applied objectification theory to SV, specifically. Although these studies established the relationship between SV, self-surveillance, and body shame, neither incorporated interoceptive deficits or assessed DE as an outcome (Carr & Szymanski, 2011;Davidson & Gervais, 2015).…”

Section: Current Studymentioning

confidence: 93%

“…Further, only two studies that we found (i.e., Carr & Szymanski, 2011;Davidson & Gervais, 2015) have ever applied objectification theory to SV, specifically. Although these studies established the relationship between SV, self-surveillance, and body shame, neither incorporated interoceptive deficits or assessed DE as an outcome (Carr & Szymanski, 2011;Davidson & Gervais, 2015).…”

Section: Current Studymentioning

confidence: 93%

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Applying Objectification Theory to the Relationship Between Sexual Victimization and Disordered Eating

Holmes

Johnson

2017

The Counseling Psychologist

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There is an established relationship between sexual victimization (SV) and disordered eating (DE); however, few theory-based studies exist that adequately examine this relationship. Previous research on objectification theory has insufficiently tested the theory's application to extreme objectifying experiences such as SV. To address this gap in the literature, we evaluated objectification theory as a means for clarifying the relationship between SV and DE. Specifically, we examined how self-surveillance, a proxy for self-objectification, and two of its psychological correlates, body shame and interoceptive deficits, may clarify the association between SV and DE. Participants were 389 undergraduate women. Path analysis of the model largely supports the application of objectification theory to this relationship but also suggests potential modifications to the theory. Further, the extent to which SV may be uniquely related to DE, above and beyond everyday objectification (e.g., leering, unwanted sexual comments), was explored. Implications are discussed.

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Section: Current Studymentioning

confidence: 93%

Section: Current Studymentioning

confidence: 93%

Applying Objectification Theory to the Relationship Between Sexual Victimization and Disordered Eating

Holmes

Johnson

2017

The Counseling Psychologist

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“…Correlational studies have showed that sexual objectification could be a key mechanism for understanding sexual victimization. For example, Davidson and Gervais (2015) showed that self-objectification was related to sexual violence victimization. Likewise, Haikalis et al (2017) showed that the link between alcohol use (frequency and quantity) and sexual victimization was mediated and thus explained by sexual objectification.…”

Section: Female Sexual Objectification and Sexual Coercion Victimizatmentioning

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The Detrimental Effect of Sexual Objectification on Targets’ and Perpetrators’ Sexual Satisfaction: The Mediating Role of Sexual Coercion

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Sexual objectification is a variable to consider for understanding the sexual violence that takes place into intimate context. The set of studies presented here aims to connect sexual objectification phenomena with sexual coercion and explore the consequences that both have on sexual satisfaction. Two studies examined the association between sexual objectification and sexual satisfaction for both views: female target (Study 1) and male perpetrator (Study 2) perspectives. The results of the first study (n = 138 heterosexual women) demonstrated that perceiving partner objectification (but not reporting general sexual objectification victimization) is indirectly linked to a lower sexual satisfaction because of lower rejection and higher sexual coercion rates. The second study (n = 136 heterosexual men) showed the indirect effect of partner objectification and general sexual objectification perpetration on sexual satisfaction after sexual coercion perpetration. Results of both studies demonstrated the negative consequences that sexual objectification has on sexual satisfaction for both male perpetrators and female targets.

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“…Among all forms of violence against women, interpersonal violence is the most universal form, including intimate partner violence (Davidson & Gervais, 2015). Intimate partner violence is defined as “behaviors within an intimate relationship that cause physical, sexual or psychological harm, including acts of physical aggression, sexual coercion, psychological abuse and controlling behaviors” (World Health Organization, 2010, p11).…”

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confidence: 99%

Violence, stigma and mental health among female sex workers in China: A structural equation modeling

Zhang

Wang

et al. 2016

Women & Health

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Intimate partner violence is prevalent among female sex workers (FSWs) in China, and it is significantly associated with mental health problems among FSWs. However, limited studies have explored the mechanisms/process by which violence affects mental health. The purpose of this study was to explore the relationships among partner violence, internalized stigma, and mental health problems among FSWs. Data were collected using a self-administered cross-sectional survey administered to 1,022 FSWs in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (Guangxi), China during 2008–2009. We used structural equation modeling to test the hypothesized relationships. Results indicated that violence perpetrated by either stable sexual partners or clients was directly and positively associated with mental health problems. Violence also had indirect relation to mental health problems through stigma. Results highlight the need for interventions on counseling and care for FSWs who have experienced violence and for interventions to increase FSWs’ coping skills and empowerment strategies.

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Violence Against Women Through the Lens of Objectification Theory

Cited by 53 publications

References 83 publications

Applying Objectification Theory to the Relationship Between Sexual Victimization and Disordered Eating

Applying Objectification Theory to the Relationship Between Sexual Victimization and Disordered Eating

The Detrimental Effect of Sexual Objectification on Targets’ and Perpetrators’ Sexual Satisfaction: The Mediating Role of Sexual Coercion

Violence, stigma and mental health among female sex workers in China: A structural equation modeling

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