Title

The Effects Of Appearance-Related Commentary On Body Dissatisfaction, Eating Pathology, And Body Change Behaviors In Men

Keywords

Appearance-related commentary; Body image; Eating disorders; Self-objectification; Teasing

Abstract

Appearance-related commentary can be positive or negative. Such commentary has been shown to negatively affect the mental health and well-being of women in a well-documented body of research. There is limited research on this topic pertaining to males. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of weight and shape based, appearance-related commentary in men. Results indicated that men who reported receiving positive commentary were more likely to experience positive outcomes, report less body dissatisfaction, and report engaging in more appearance-change behaviors (specifically, behaviors having to do with exercise and muscle building). Men who reported receiving negative commentary were more likely to experience eating pathology and body dissatisfaction and report more dieting, hair-related, and genital focused behaviors. It appears that men are affected by negative, appearance-related commentary in a similar fashion as women, but that they may respond to positive commentary in ways consistent with the intentions of the comments. © 2011 American Psychological Association.

Publication Date

1-1-2013

Publication Title

Psychology of Men and Masculinity

Volume

14

Issue

1

Number of Pages

76-87

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1037/a0025625

Socpus ID

84883030366 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84883030366

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