Women’s Body Dissatisfaction Due to Exposure to Magazines
Poster Number
27
Format
Poster Presentation
Faculty Mentor Name
Kenneth Day
Faculty Mentor Department
Communication
Abstract/Artist Statement
The study looks at women’s body dissatisfaction as a result of exposure to advertising and other content in fashion and health magazines. A survey was administered to approximately 100 female students in undergraduate classes at the university of the Pacific. The survey measured body satisfaction using The Body-Esteem Scale (Franzoi & Shields, 1984). Amount of exposure to four magazines (Shape, Women’s Health, Fitness and Cosmopolitan) were also recorded. The study predicts that those with more exposure to these magazines will show higher body dissatisfaction.
Location
DeRosa University Center, Ballroom
Start Date
21-4-2011 6:00 PM
End Date
21-4-2011 8:00 PM
Women’s Body Dissatisfaction Due to Exposure to Magazines
DeRosa University Center, Ballroom
The study looks at women’s body dissatisfaction as a result of exposure to advertising and other content in fashion and health magazines. A survey was administered to approximately 100 female students in undergraduate classes at the university of the Pacific. The survey measured body satisfaction using The Body-Esteem Scale (Franzoi & Shields, 1984). Amount of exposure to four magazines (Shape, Women’s Health, Fitness and Cosmopolitan) were also recorded. The study predicts that those with more exposure to these magazines will show higher body dissatisfaction.