Publication Date
1-1-2011
Document Type
Dissertation/Thesis
First Advisor
Cosbey, Sarah
Degree Name
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)
Legacy Department
School of Family, Consumer and Nutrition Sciences
Abstract
This study employed a repeated measures t-test to evaluate the effect of exposure to media images of models on women's body image satisfaction. Forty college women participated in the study. Their body image satisfaction was measured in a two-part survey with the first part given before viewing the media images and the second part given immediately after viewing the media images. No significant change in body satisfaction for the study participants was found before and after viewing the media image. These findings failed to support the idea that exposure to idealized media images impacts women's body satisfaction in a negative way. Limitations of the study are discussed.
Recommended Citation
DenBraven, Rebecca L., "The Media's Effect on Women's Body Image Satisfaction" (2011). Honors Capstones. 1233.
https://huskiecommons.lib.niu.edu/studentengagement-honorscapstones/1233
Extent
10 pages
Language
eng
Publisher
Northern Illinois University
Rights Statement
In Copyright
Rights Statement 2
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Media Type
Text
