Body on My Mind: The Lingering Effect of State Self-objectification |
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Authors: | Diane M. Quinn Rachel W. Kallen Christie Cathey |
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Affiliation: | 1. Department of Psychology, University of Connecticut, 406 Babbidge Rd, U-1020, Storrs, CT, 06269-1020, USA 2. Department of Psychology, Purchase College, State University of New York, Purchase, NY, USA 3. Department of Psychology, Missouri Southern State College, Joplin, MO, USA
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Abstract: | Objectification theory explicates a model in which women are socialized to view their own bodies as objects to be evaluated. In the current study, we used a 2 (self-objectification condition: swimsuit versus sweater)?×?2 (gender) factorial design to examine whether body-related thoughts continued after women were removed from a self-objectifying situation. Results showed that, compared to participants in the other three groups, women in the self-objectification condition listed more body-related thoughts during a free response task given after they had re-dressed. The amount of shame experienced during self-objectification mediated the relationship between self-objectification condition and lingering body-related thoughts. This study adds to the understanding of how the process of self-objectification works to maintain women’s focus on their appearance. |
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