Publication Date
Spring 2018
Advisor(s) - Committee Chair
Dr. Frederick Grieve (Director), Dr. Mark Schafer, Dr. Ryan Farmer
Degree Program
Department of Psychology
Degree Type
Master of Arts
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to determine whether viewing photos of muscular men or viewing photos of toned men produces greater body dissatisfaction scores for male college students. Prior to receiving the intervention, participants completed a pretest measuring their body satisfaction. The intervention was administered in a group setting and took approximately 30 minutes to administer. After receiving the intervention, participants completed the same assessment measures as the pre-test, but in a post-test form. Results indicate that there was a significant difference between pre-test and posttest body satisfaction ratings for men who viewed muscle photos and mend who viewed toned photos. This study contributes to a growing area of body image and Body Dysmorphic Disorder research in men. It also provides evidence for the benefits of addressing body satisfaction during the treatment of Body Dysmorphic Disorder.
Disciplines
Clinical Psychology
Recommended Citation
Van Meter, Jennifer Elise, "An Examination of Factors that Affect Male Body Image in College Students" (2018). Masters Theses & Specialist Projects. Paper 2335.
https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/2335