Age and Body Image in Caucasian Men

The relationship between age and body image in men is not well understood as the limited number of available studies focus primarily on young or college-aged men. Thus, this study sought to determine how body dissatisfaction levels might differ between older and younger adult men. Participants compl...

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Published in:Psychology of men & masculinity 2011-04, Vol.12 (2), p.195-200
Main Authors: Peat, Christine M., Peyerl, Naomi L., Ferraro, F. Ric, Butler, Mary
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age Differences
Body Image
Body Image Disturbances
Human
Lower limbs
Male
Men
Moods
Older men
White People
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Summary:The relationship between age and body image in men is not well understood as the limited number of available studies focus primarily on young or college-aged men. Thus, this study sought to determine how body dissatisfaction levels might differ between older and younger adult men. Participants completed body dissatisfaction, mood, and demographic questionnaires. Results indicated significant differences in body dissatisfaction between younger and older men such that younger men reported greater dissatisfaction despite having a lower body mass index. Such findings add to the limited understanding of male body image and suggest that sociocultural factors may play a significant role in the development of body dissatisfaction for men.
ISSN:1524-9220
1939-151X
DOI:10.1037/a0021478