| Autor: |
Xue, Fei, Zhou, Shuhua, Zhou, Peiqin |
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Conference Papers -- International Communication Association; 2003 Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, p1-23, 23p, 5 Charts |
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Past research has indicated that idealized model images in the media can have negative effects on women¡¯s body esteem and self-esteem. This paper expands this line of research by introducing the theoretical concepts of social comparison, by taking the study into a different culture, rather than in the US culture where body image has special personal and social significance, by focusing also on male¡¯s response to idealized models, and by initiating research on cross-sex comparison. Data suggested Chinese male participants experienced an assimilation effect rather than a contrast effect and that place of origin and the different mentality toward body image also played a role in participants¡¯ perception. Results indicated that the detrimental effects of ideal models in the media might not replicate in other cultures where body image is less important. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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