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Thesis/Dissertation Information
- Degree Disciplines:
- Psychology
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- Abstract:
- Since the early 1990’s there has been an increasing amount of research on the topic of
body image. Likely due to the centrality of body image in the context of eating
disturbances, more prevalent in women, research on body image, has been focused on
women as well. While research on body image in men is limited, what is available
indicates that men experience influences from a range of factors with a focus on the
desirability of a muscular ideal. Sociocultural factors including peer influence, culture,
media, and social media influence body image satisfaction in both men and women.
Delamater and Hyde (2003) define sexual behavior as activity that produces sexual
arousal and increases an individual’s chance of orgasm. However, sexuality is not only a biological phenomenon, but it is also a cultural construct. Few studies have looked at
sexuality and body image in women, but those that have suggest that women’s body
image, the quality of sexual assertiveness, and sexual functioning are all interrelated
(Yamamiya, Cash & Thompson, 2006). Research examining sexuality and body image in men is scarce. While living in a society that greatly emphasizes both appearance and
hook up behavior, research relating these areas is limited. Evolutionary theory holds that there are sex differences in mating patterns. However, both males and females may change their strategies under certain conditions. Knowing that men prefer short-term mates, women may also use their sexuality as a means of initiating a relationship. This may mean that under the condition of low body image satisfaction, women will be more likely to engage in sexual activity with any male who shows interest. On the other hand, men who posses lower body image satisfaction, and in turn have lower confidence, will be less likely to compete with other men, and therefore, will have fewer sexual partners. Participants filled out questionnaires concerning body image satisfaction, sexual activity, and online activity. It was predicted that poor body image satisfaction in women would predict higher levels of sexual activity, however, in men, it was hypothesized that poor body image satisfaction would predict lower levels of sexual activity. A series of linear regressions were performed on the data. The independent variable was body image satisfaction and the dependent variables were as follows: sexual activity, social media use, pornography viewing, and masturbation
- Thesis:
- Thesis (M.S.)--Barry University, 2017.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 43-48)
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Morgan Motes. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- BF697.5.S43 M67 2017_MotesMorgan ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- BF697.5.S43 M67 2017 ( lcc )
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