The drive for muscularity in men: Media influences and objectification theory

Daniel, Samantha; Bridges, Sara K.

doi:10.1016/j.bodyim.2009.08.003

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The drive for muscularity in men: Media influences and objectification theory

Daniel, Samantha, Bridges, Sara K.·2010·Body Image

DOI 10.1016/j.bodyim.2009.08.003

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Presently, objectification theory has yielded mixed results when utilized to explain body image concerns in men. An online survey assessing internalization of media ideals, self-objectification, body surveillance, body shame, the drive for muscularity, and body mass index (BMI) was completed by 244 predominantly college-aged males. Path analyses were used to investigate relationships among these variables where it was hypothesized that objectification variables would mediate the relationship between internalization of media ideals and the drive for muscularity. Internalization of media ideals was the strongest predictor of the drive for muscularity, followed by BMI, though variables of objectification theory had no impact on the drive for muscularity contrary to hypotheses. The results suggest that objectification theory may not be applicable to men as it is currently measured.

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Men and male adolescents are increasingly facing self-objectification experiences and becoming involved in body image-related activities.
“However, scholars' findings highlighted how men and male adolescents are increasingly facing self-objectification experiences and becoming involved in body image-related activities (Daniel, & Bridges, 2010; Dakanalis et al., 2012, 2015; Holland & Tiggemann, 2016; Karsay et al., 2018; Manago et al., 2015; Moradi, 2010; Moradi & Huang, 2008; Vandenbosch & Eggermont, 2013).”
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Authors: Daniel, S., & Bridges, S. K.
Affiliations: University of Memphis (US)
Corresponding author: Bridges, Sara K.
ORCID: Daniel, Samantha
Bridges, Sara K.
Venue: Body Image
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Published: 2010-01
Volume: 7
Issue: 1
Pages: 32-38
ISSN: 1740-1445 (ISSN-L)
DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2009.08.003
OpenAlex: W2052544463
Cited by: 240
References: 60
Citations by year: 2026: 4 · 2025: 10 · 2024: 14 · 2023: 19 · 2022: 9 · 2021: 12 · 2020: 22 · 2019: 17 · 2018: 19 · 2017: 16 · 2016: 14 · 2015: 21 · 2014: 21 · 2013: 17 · 2012: 10
FWCI: 8.49
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Licence: www.elsevier.com/tdm/userlicense/1.0/ (tdm)
Locations: Body Image (publishedVersion)
PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics: Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Eating Disorders and Behaviors
Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
Keywords: drive for muscularity, objectification theory, men's body image, self-objectification, body surveillance, body shame, body mass index, male university students, masculinity
MeSH terms: Adolescent, Body Image, Drive, Gender Identity, Humans, Male, Mass Media, Personality Inventory, Psychometrics, Self Concept, Shame, Social Conformity, Social Values, Students, Body Mass Index, Muscle Strength, Young Adult

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