Gender Differences in Fat Talk Among American Adults: Results from the Psychology of Size Survey
- ASU Author/Contributor (non-ASU co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Lisa Curtin Ph.D., Professor and Clinical M.A Program Director (Creator)
- Institution
- Appalachian State University (ASU )
- Web Site: https://library.appstate.edu/
Abstract: Vignettes were used to assess gender differences
in likelihood of hearing others engage in and perceived
pressure to join in positive, negative (fat talk), and self-accepting
body talk. An age-representative sample of 4,014
adult women and men voluntarily responded to an emailed
“Health and Wellness” survey from an internet polling
company with whom they had pre-registered. Women
reported more likelihood of hearing fat-talk scenarios and
greater pressure to participate in them compared to men.
Only a subset of participants reported frequent exposure to
and pressure to join in fat talk. Demographic predictors of
pressure to engage in fat talk were also examined. This was
the first survey to examine body talk among older adults.
Gender Differences in Fat Talk Among American Adults: Results from the Psychology of Size Survey
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Martz, D.M., Petroff, A.G., Curtin, L., & Bazzini, D.G. (2009). Gender Differences in Fat Talk Among American Adults: Results from the Psychology of Size Survey. Sex Roles : A Journal of Research, 61(1-2): 34-41. Published by Springer Verlag (ISSN: 1573-2762). DOI 10.1007/s11199-009-9587-7 The original publication is available at www.springerlink.com.
- Language: English
- Date: 2009