Journal article
Gender conformity, self-objectification, and body image for sorority and nonsorority women: A closer look
Journal of American college health, Vol.65(2), pp.139-147
02/17/2017
DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2016.1264406
PMID: 27902888
Abstract
Sororities have been identified as placing young women at risk for body image concerns due to a focus on traditional gender role norms and objectification of women. Objective: This study assessed the relationship between conformity to feminine gender role norms, self-objectification, and body image surveillance among undergraduate women. Participants: In a random sample of undergraduates, the authors examined data from sorority and nonsorority women. Methods: In a random sample of undergraduate women, the authors assessed the impact of traditional feminine gender role norms on self-objectification, body image, and feedback regarding physical appearance for sorority and nonsorority undergraduate women. Results: Three linear regressions were conducted, and only conformity to feminine gender role norms contributed significantly in each regression model. Conclusions: Regardless of sorority membership, conformity to feminine gender role norms was found to significantly contribute to increased body consciousness, negative body image, and feedback on physical appearance.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Gender conformity, self-objectification, and body image for sorority and nonsorority women: A closer look
- Creators
- David Francis Adams - University of IowaErica Behrens - University of IowaLianne Gann - University of IowaEva Schoen - University of Iowa
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of American college health, Vol.65(2), pp.139-147
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- DOI
- 10.1080/07448481.2016.1264406
- PMID
- 27902888
- ISSN
- 0744-8481
- eISSN
- 1940-3208
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 02/17/2017
- Academic Unit
- Psychiatry; Counselor Education; Psychological and Quantitative Foundations
- Record Identifier
- 9984296358602771
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