Patricia Obst
Biographic Data
| ID | 101558 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Patricia Obst |
| GIVEN NAMES | Patricia |
| FAMILY NAME | Obst |
| SIGNATURE | OBST P |
| AFFILIATIONS | Queensland University of Technology |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-7977-7821 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 27 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 200 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 27 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2002 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 8 |
Examining possible antecedents of self-image and compassionate interpersonal goals on Instagram
Adolescents and Young People's Understanding and Negotiation of Sexual Consent in sub-Saharan Africa
Sexual consent is a critical component of healthy sexual relationships and essential for preventing intimate partner sexual violence (IPSV), a significant public health and human rights concern in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Evidence on how adolescents and young people (AYP) aged 15-24 years understand and negotiate consent, however, remains fragmented. This systematic review synthesizes evidence on how AYP in SSA perceived and communicate sexual c…
A theory-based examination of the predictors of mental health help-seeking in young men
Objective:The present research seeks to understand young men's willingness to engage in both informal (social) and formal (professional) mental health support using the lens of the Prototype Willingness Model (PWM).Method: The main study (N = 171) examined the constructs of attitude (positive or negative appraisal of the target behaviour), subjective norm (perceived social influence related to behavioural performance), prototype similarity (degre…
A theory based examination of factors associated with male body hair removal
Male body hair removal has implications for men's mental health such as anxiety about body image. Based on the Theory of Planned Behaviour and relevant additional constructs, this research examined factors associated with young men's upper body and pubic hair removal. Young men residing in Australia completed a pilot survey, online survey ( N = 655) of predictors of intention (plans) to remove body hair and a 4-week follow up survey ( n = 222) re…
Unsatisfied needs as a predictor of obsessive passion for videogame play
Although research shows that videogames have a positive impact on the majority of players, concerns remain about the situations in which videogame play becomes disordered and harmful. Drawing on self-determination theory and the dualistic model of passion and based on previous research in non-videogame domains, we sought to explore the extent to which need satisfaction outside of videogames (in general life) as well as need satisfaction from vide…
Supporting carers in online role‐diverse communities
This study aims to understand the effects that role-diverse online communities have on informal carers, particularly in providing support. Australian Facebook communities used to support those involved in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) were explored. Social network analysis of an NDIS-centred community was conducted, based on 909 publicly visible interactions that occurred in May-June and August-September 2019. Two managers of in…
The relationship between psychosocial variables and drive for muscularity among male bodybuilding supplement users
Objective Given that a high drive for muscularity (DM) has been found to be associated with negative mental health outcomes for men, this research examined pathways involving social influence which may explain why some men are more susceptible to a DM than others.Method Building on previous qualitative research, this study examined psychosocial factors (self-esteem, perception of body by others, and body satisfaction during youth) and social infl…
The impact of social media on self‐evaluations of men striving for a muscular ideal
This paper describes an innovative approach combining a content analysis of commentary and images on a Facebook page with a thematic analysis of the subjective experience expressed in interviews of those impacted by the text and images. Interview participants were asked about their perceptions of the representation of the muscularity‐focused identity on social media, including the specific Facebook page. Content analysis of the Facebook page comm…
Experiences of abuse in Australian family carers and predictors of mental health and well‐being
Caregivers for family or friends who are elderly people or have a disability provide critical supports, with a range of positive and negative consequences associated with their role. This research explores the positive and negative aspects of care-giving, including the experience of abuse within the caring relationship, through an anonymous online survey of the mental health, well-being and caring experience of Australian family carers (N = 305).…
Raising a child with a disability
Research investigating the impacts of raising children with various disabilities has predominantly been cross-sectional and deficit focused. This one-year project used a salutogenic framework to investigate how parents may personally grow from raising their child, without ignoring the role that distress plays in the development of growth. Interpretative phenomenological analysis was used to examine the lived experience of 33 parents (five fathers…
Australia's Adonis
ObjectiveIncreasing numbers of young Australian men are training and dieting to attain high muscle mass and low body fat and using steroids and performance and image enhancing drugs to expedite this process. This study explored men's identification with a muscularity‐centred subculture and what contributes to the pursuit of masculine body image defined by muscularity.MethodParticipants were 14 young men who (a) weight‐trained >3 times per week, (…
Indonesian Perspective of Wellbeing
Cross-cultural research suggests that wellbeing may be experienced differently by distinct populations. While research on wellbeing in non-Western populations has increased, there is limited empirical evidence regarding wellbeing in Indonesia. As the fourth largest country in the world, and with its unique socio-cultural characteristics, the potentially distinctive Indonesian experience of wellbeing has been overlooked by international scholars. …
Using culture to manage the transition into university
This conceptual paper explored the purposes of using culture in the process of coping with stress by looking how first-year undergraduate students used cultural elements and activities to aid their transition into university. Results supported two key conceptualisations of the use of culture. First, results indicated that students used culture either for withdrawal purposes, that is, for escaping from the stressful situation, or for engagement pu…
Sense of Community, Social Identity and Social Support Among Players of Massively Multiplayer Online Games (MMOGs)
The majority of research examining massively multiplayer online game (MMOG)‐based social relationships has used quantitative methodologies. The present study used qualitative semi‐structured interviews with 22 Australian World of Warcraft (WoW) players to examine their experiences of MMOG‐based social relationships. Interview transcripts underwent thematic analysis and revealed that participants reported experiencing an MMOG‐based sense of commun…
Exploring the Validity and Predictive Power of an Extended Volunteer Functions Inventory Within the Context of Episodic Skilled Volunteering by Retirees
The current study examined the structure of the volunteer functions inventory within a sample of older individuals (N = 187). The career items were replaced with items examining the concept of continuity of work, a potentially more useful and relevant concept for this population. Factor analysis supported a four factor solution, with values, social and continuity emerging as single factors and enhancement and protective items loading together on …
General Belongingness, Workplace Belongingness, and Depressive Symptoms
Research has shown that a strong relationship exists between belongingness and depressive symptoms; however, the contribution of specific types of belongingness remains unknown. Participants ( N =369) completed the sense of belonging instrument, psychological sense of organizational membership, and the depression scale of the depression anxiety stress scales. Factor analysis demonstrated that workplace and general belongingness are distinct const…
The Development of the 2-Way Social Support Scale
A number of studies support the refinement of various types of social support into 2 primary dimensions: emotional support and instrumental support. There is increasing recognition of benefits aligned with giving as well as receiving social support, yet there has been no single measure published that incorporates all of these elements. This study presents the development of the 2-Way Social Support Scale (2-Way SSS) using community samples (n = 3…
An Examination of the Psychologists' Attitudes Towards Complementary and Alternative Therapies Scale Within a Practitioner Sample
This study assessed the validity of a scale measuring psychologists' attitudes towards complementary and alternative therapies and compared the attitudes of psychologists with a previous sample of psychology students. The scale, derived from existing measures for medical professionals and previously tested on a sample of psychology students, was completed by practising psychologists (N = 122). The data were factor analysed, and three correlated s…
Online we are all able bodied
People with a physical disability are a population who for a number of reasons may be vulnerable to social isolation. Research into Internet‐based support sites has found that social support and an online sense of community can be developed through computer mediated communication channels. This study aims to gain an understanding of the benefits that membership of disability‐specific online communities may have for people with a physical disabili…
Helping the soul
Although previous research attests to the importance of psychological sense of community (PSOC) to individuals' well‐being, little research has examined this relationship for the four proposed dimensions of PSOC: membership, influence, integration and fulfillment of needs, and shared emotional connection (McMillan & Chavis, 1986). Further, little research has explored multiple aspects of community connectivity in the one study. The current resear…
Choosing to belong
The influence of choice on individuals' social identification and psychological sense of community (PSOC) with their group memberships is a seldom examined area. The current study examined participants' ( N = 219) level of social identification and PSOC across multiple group memberships that differ in the degree of choice associated with membership. In addition, consideration was given to the influence of contextual salience on the relationship b…
Three-Dimensional Strength of Identification Across Group Memberships
The current research aimed to examine evidence for the construct validity of the three-factor model of social identity as measured by the three dimensional strength of group identification scale proposed by Cameron (2004). The 12-item version of the three dimensional strength of group identification scale was used to collect data from an undergraduate sample (N = 219) to assess their social identification across three distinct group memberships. …
An exploration of the interplay between psychological sense of community, social identification and salience
Past research indicates that there is a strong relationship between the constructs of psychological sense of community (PSOC) and social identification. The current study draws on data ( N = 219) examining participants' membership in a number of different communities to present an examination of the relationship between these constructs. In particular, the study examines the relative strength of the separate aspects of social identification (base…
Revisiting the Sense of Community Index
The Sense of Community Index (SCI) is one of the most commonly used measures of Psychological Sense of Community (PSOC). There is much discussion in the literature as to the validity of the scale as a measure not only of overall PSOC, but also of the dimensions (Membership, Influence, Needs Fulfillment, and Emotional Connection) theorized by McMillan and Chavis (1986) to underlie the construct. The current paper examines the factor structure of S…
Sense of community in science fiction fandom, Part 1
Within the discipline of community psychology, there is debate as to the dimensions underlying the construct of psychological sense of community (PSOC). One of the few theoretical discussions is that of McMillan and Chavis (1986), who hypothesized four dimensions: Belonging, Fulfillment of Needs, Influence, and Shared Connections. Discussion has also emerged in the literature regarding the role of identification within PSOC. It has been suggested…
An exploration of sense of community, Part 3
Within the discipline of community psychology there remains considerable debate as to the latent structure of psychological sense of community (PSOC). One of the few theoretical discussions is that of McMillan and Chavis (1986), who hypothesized four dimensions: Belonging, Fulfillment of Needs, Influence, and Shared Connections. Discussion has also emerged in the literature regarding the role of identification within PSOC. However, few studies ha…
Revisiting the Sense of Community Index
The Sense of Community Index (SCI) is one of the most commonly used measures of Psychological Sense of Community (PSOC). There is much discussion in the literature as to the validity of the scale as a measure not only of overall PSOC, but also of the dimensions (Membership, Influence, Needs Fulfillment, and Emotional Connection) theorized by McMillan and Chavis (1986) to underlie the construct. The current paper examines the factor structure of S…
An exploration of the interplay between psychological sense of community, social identification and salience
Past research indicates that there is a strong relationship between the constructs of psychological sense of community (PSOC) and social identification. The current study draws on data ( N = 219) examining participants' membership in a number of different communities to present an examination of the relationship between these constructs. In particular, the study examines the relative strength of the separate aspects of social identification (base…
Sense of community in science fiction fandom, Part 1
Within the discipline of community psychology, there is debate as to the dimensions underlying the construct of psychological sense of community (PSOC). One of the few theoretical discussions is that of McMillan and Chavis (1986), who hypothesized four dimensions: Belonging, Fulfillment of Needs, Influence, and Shared Connections. Discussion has also emerged in the literature regarding the role of identification within PSOC. It has been suggested…
Sense of community in science fiction fandom, Part 2
There is much debate in community psychology literature as to the dimensions underlying the psychological sense of community (PSOC) construct. One of the few theoretical discussions is that of McMillan and Chavis (1986), who hypothesized four dimensions: Belonging, Fulfillment of Needs, Influence, and Shared Emotional Connection. Debate has also emerged regarding the role of identification within PSOC. However, few studies have explored the place…
Online we are all able bodied
People with a physical disability are a population who for a number of reasons may be vulnerable to social isolation. Research into Internet‐based support sites has found that social support and an online sense of community can be developed through computer mediated communication channels. This study aims to gain an understanding of the benefits that membership of disability‐specific online communities may have for people with a physical disabili…
Choosing to belong
The influence of choice on individuals' social identification and psychological sense of community (PSOC) with their group memberships is a seldom examined area. The current study examined participants' ( N = 219) level of social identification and PSOC across multiple group memberships that differ in the degree of choice associated with membership. In addition, consideration was given to the influence of contextual salience on the relationship b…
Australia's Adonis
ObjectiveIncreasing numbers of young Australian men are training and dieting to attain high muscle mass and low body fat and using steroids and performance and image enhancing drugs to expedite this process. This study explored men's identification with a muscularity‐centred subculture and what contributes to the pursuit of masculine body image defined by muscularity.MethodParticipants were 14 young men who (a) weight‐trained >3 times per week, (…
Sense of Community, Social Identity and Social Support Among Players of Massively Multiplayer Online Games (MMOGs)
The majority of research examining massively multiplayer online game (MMOG)‐based social relationships has used quantitative methodologies. The present study used qualitative semi‐structured interviews with 22 Australian World of Warcraft (WoW) players to examine their experiences of MMOG‐based social relationships. Interview transcripts underwent thematic analysis and revealed that participants reported experiencing an MMOG‐based sense of commun…
Helping the soul
Although previous research attests to the importance of psychological sense of community (PSOC) to individuals' well‐being, little research has examined this relationship for the four proposed dimensions of PSOC: membership, influence, integration and fulfillment of needs, and shared emotional connection (McMillan & Chavis, 1986). Further, little research has explored multiple aspects of community connectivity in the one study. The current resear…
Raising a child with a disability
Research investigating the impacts of raising children with various disabilities has predominantly been cross-sectional and deficit focused. This one-year project used a salutogenic framework to investigate how parents may personally grow from raising their child, without ignoring the role that distress plays in the development of growth. Interpretative phenomenological analysis was used to examine the lived experience of 33 parents (five fathers…
Exploring the Validity and Predictive Power of an Extended Volunteer Functions Inventory Within the Context of Episodic Skilled Volunteering by Retirees
The current study examined the structure of the volunteer functions inventory within a sample of older individuals (N = 187). The career items were replaced with items examining the concept of continuity of work, a potentially more useful and relevant concept for this population. Factor analysis supported a four factor solution, with values, social and continuity emerging as single factors and enhancement and protective items loading together on …
The relationship between psychosocial variables and drive for muscularity among male bodybuilding supplement users
Objective Given that a high drive for muscularity (DM) has been found to be associated with negative mental health outcomes for men, this research examined pathways involving social influence which may explain why some men are more susceptible to a DM than others.Method Building on previous qualitative research, this study examined psychosocial factors (self-esteem, perception of body by others, and body satisfaction during youth) and social infl…
General Belongingness, Workplace Belongingness, and Depressive Symptoms
Research has shown that a strong relationship exists between belongingness and depressive symptoms; however, the contribution of specific types of belongingness remains unknown. Participants ( N =369) completed the sense of belonging instrument, psychological sense of organizational membership, and the depression scale of the depression anxiety stress scales. Factor analysis demonstrated that workplace and general belongingness are distinct const…
The impact of social media on self‐evaluations of men striving for a muscular ideal
This paper describes an innovative approach combining a content analysis of commentary and images on a Facebook page with a thematic analysis of the subjective experience expressed in interviews of those impacted by the text and images. Interview participants were asked about their perceptions of the representation of the muscularity‐focused identity on social media, including the specific Facebook page. Content analysis of the Facebook page comm…
Experiences of abuse in Australian family carers and predictors of mental health and well‐being
Caregivers for family or friends who are elderly people or have a disability provide critical supports, with a range of positive and negative consequences associated with their role. This research explores the positive and negative aspects of care-giving, including the experience of abuse within the caring relationship, through an anonymous online survey of the mental health, well-being and caring experience of Australian family carers (N = 305).…
Indonesian Perspective of Wellbeing
Cross-cultural research suggests that wellbeing may be experienced differently by distinct populations. While research on wellbeing in non-Western populations has increased, there is limited empirical evidence regarding wellbeing in Indonesia. As the fourth largest country in the world, and with its unique socio-cultural characteristics, the potentially distinctive Indonesian experience of wellbeing has been overlooked by international scholars. …
Sense of community in science fiction fandom, Part 1
Within the discipline of community psychology, there is debate as to the dimensions underlying the construct of psychological sense of community (PSOC). One of the few theoretical discussions is that of McMillan and Chavis (1986), who hypothesized four dimensions: Belonging, Fulfillment of Needs, Influence, and Shared Connections. Discussion has also emerged in the literature regarding the role of identification within PSOC. It has been suggested…
An exploration of sense of community, Part 3
Within the discipline of community psychology there remains considerable debate as to the latent structure of psychological sense of community (PSOC). One of the few theoretical discussions is that of McMillan and Chavis (1986), who hypothesized four dimensions: Belonging, Fulfillment of Needs, Influence, and Shared Connections. Discussion has also emerged in the literature regarding the role of identification within PSOC. However, few studies ha…
Sense of community in science fiction fandom, Part 2
There is much debate in community psychology literature as to the dimensions underlying the psychological sense of community (PSOC) construct. One of the few theoretical discussions is that of McMillan and Chavis (1986), who hypothesized four dimensions: Belonging, Fulfillment of Needs, Influence, and Shared Emotional Connection. Debate has also emerged regarding the role of identification within PSOC. However, few studies have explored the place…
Revisiting the Sense of Community Index
The Sense of Community Index (SCI) is one of the most commonly used measures of Psychological Sense of Community (PSOC). There is much discussion in the literature as to the validity of the scale as a measure not only of overall PSOC, but also of the dimensions (Membership, Influence, Needs Fulfillment, and Emotional Connection) theorized by McMillan and Chavis (1986) to underlie the construct. The current paper examines the factor structure of S…
Three-Dimensional Strength of Identification Across Group Memberships
The current research aimed to examine evidence for the construct validity of the three-factor model of social identity as measured by the three dimensional strength of group identification scale proposed by Cameron (2004). The 12-item version of the three dimensional strength of group identification scale was used to collect data from an undergraduate sample (N = 219) to assess their social identification across three distinct group memberships. …
An exploration of the interplay between psychological sense of community, social identification and salience
Past research indicates that there is a strong relationship between the constructs of psychological sense of community (PSOC) and social identification. The current study draws on data ( N = 219) examining participants' membership in a number of different communities to present an examination of the relationship between these constructs. In particular, the study examines the relative strength of the separate aspects of social identification (base…
Choosing to belong
The influence of choice on individuals' social identification and psychological sense of community (PSOC) with their group memberships is a seldom examined area. The current study examined participants' ( N = 219) level of social identification and PSOC across multiple group memberships that differ in the degree of choice associated with membership. In addition, consideration was given to the influence of contextual salience on the relationship b…
Helping the soul
Although previous research attests to the importance of psychological sense of community (PSOC) to individuals' well‐being, little research has examined this relationship for the four proposed dimensions of PSOC: membership, influence, integration and fulfillment of needs, and shared emotional connection (McMillan & Chavis, 1986). Further, little research has explored multiple aspects of community connectivity in the one study. The current resear…
Online we are all able bodied
People with a physical disability are a population who for a number of reasons may be vulnerable to social isolation. Research into Internet‐based support sites has found that social support and an online sense of community can be developed through computer mediated communication channels. This study aims to gain an understanding of the benefits that membership of disability‐specific online communities may have for people with a physical disabili…
The Development of the 2-Way Social Support Scale
A number of studies support the refinement of various types of social support into 2 primary dimensions: emotional support and instrumental support. There is increasing recognition of benefits aligned with giving as well as receiving social support, yet there has been no single measure published that incorporates all of these elements. This study presents the development of the 2-Way Social Support Scale (2-Way SSS) using community samples (n = 3…
An Examination of the Psychologists' Attitudes Towards Complementary and Alternative Therapies Scale Within a Practitioner Sample
This study assessed the validity of a scale measuring psychologists' attitudes towards complementary and alternative therapies and compared the attitudes of psychologists with a previous sample of psychology students. The scale, derived from existing measures for medical professionals and previously tested on a sample of psychology students, was completed by practising psychologists (N = 122). The data were factor analysed, and three correlated s…
General Belongingness, Workplace Belongingness, and Depressive Symptoms
Research has shown that a strong relationship exists between belongingness and depressive symptoms; however, the contribution of specific types of belongingness remains unknown. Participants ( N =369) completed the sense of belonging instrument, psychological sense of organizational membership, and the depression scale of the depression anxiety stress scales. Factor analysis demonstrated that workplace and general belongingness are distinct const…
Exploring the Validity and Predictive Power of an Extended Volunteer Functions Inventory Within the Context of Episodic Skilled Volunteering by Retirees
The current study examined the structure of the volunteer functions inventory within a sample of older individuals (N = 187). The career items were replaced with items examining the concept of continuity of work, a potentially more useful and relevant concept for this population. Factor analysis supported a four factor solution, with values, social and continuity emerging as single factors and enhancement and protective items loading together on …
Sense of Community, Social Identity and Social Support Among Players of Massively Multiplayer Online Games (MMOGs)
The majority of research examining massively multiplayer online game (MMOG)‐based social relationships has used quantitative methodologies. The present study used qualitative semi‐structured interviews with 22 Australian World of Warcraft (WoW) players to examine their experiences of MMOG‐based social relationships. Interview transcripts underwent thematic analysis and revealed that participants reported experiencing an MMOG‐based sense of commun…
Using culture to manage the transition into university
This conceptual paper explored the purposes of using culture in the process of coping with stress by looking how first-year undergraduate students used cultural elements and activities to aid their transition into university. Results supported two key conceptualisations of the use of culture. First, results indicated that students used culture either for withdrawal purposes, that is, for escaping from the stressful situation, or for engagement pu…
Indonesian Perspective of Wellbeing
Cross-cultural research suggests that wellbeing may be experienced differently by distinct populations. While research on wellbeing in non-Western populations has increased, there is limited empirical evidence regarding wellbeing in Indonesia. As the fourth largest country in the world, and with its unique socio-cultural characteristics, the potentially distinctive Indonesian experience of wellbeing has been overlooked by international scholars. …
Raising a child with a disability
Research investigating the impacts of raising children with various disabilities has predominantly been cross-sectional and deficit focused. This one-year project used a salutogenic framework to investigate how parents may personally grow from raising their child, without ignoring the role that distress plays in the development of growth. Interpretative phenomenological analysis was used to examine the lived experience of 33 parents (five fathers…
Australia's Adonis
ObjectiveIncreasing numbers of young Australian men are training and dieting to attain high muscle mass and low body fat and using steroids and performance and image enhancing drugs to expedite this process. This study explored men's identification with a muscularity‐centred subculture and what contributes to the pursuit of masculine body image defined by muscularity.MethodParticipants were 14 young men who (a) weight‐trained >3 times per week, (…
Experiences of abuse in Australian family carers and predictors of mental health and well‐being
Caregivers for family or friends who are elderly people or have a disability provide critical supports, with a range of positive and negative consequences associated with their role. This research explores the positive and negative aspects of care-giving, including the experience of abuse within the caring relationship, through an anonymous online survey of the mental health, well-being and caring experience of Australian family carers (N = 305).…
The impact of social media on self‐evaluations of men striving for a muscular ideal
This paper describes an innovative approach combining a content analysis of commentary and images on a Facebook page with a thematic analysis of the subjective experience expressed in interviews of those impacted by the text and images. Interview participants were asked about their perceptions of the representation of the muscularity‐focused identity on social media, including the specific Facebook page. Content analysis of the Facebook page comm…
Unsatisfied needs as a predictor of obsessive passion for videogame play
Although research shows that videogames have a positive impact on the majority of players, concerns remain about the situations in which videogame play becomes disordered and harmful. Drawing on self-determination theory and the dualistic model of passion and based on previous research in non-videogame domains, we sought to explore the extent to which need satisfaction outside of videogames (in general life) as well as need satisfaction from vide…
Supporting carers in online role‐diverse communities
This study aims to understand the effects that role-diverse online communities have on informal carers, particularly in providing support. Australian Facebook communities used to support those involved in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) were explored. Social network analysis of an NDIS-centred community was conducted, based on 909 publicly visible interactions that occurred in May-June and August-September 2019. Two managers of in…
The relationship between psychosocial variables and drive for muscularity among male bodybuilding supplement users
Objective Given that a high drive for muscularity (DM) has been found to be associated with negative mental health outcomes for men, this research examined pathways involving social influence which may explain why some men are more susceptible to a DM than others.Method Building on previous qualitative research, this study examined psychosocial factors (self-esteem, perception of body by others, and body satisfaction during youth) and social infl…
A theory-based examination of the predictors of mental health help-seeking in young men
Objective:The present research seeks to understand young men's willingness to engage in both informal (social) and formal (professional) mental health support using the lens of the Prototype Willingness Model (PWM).Method: The main study (N = 171) examined the constructs of attitude (positive or negative appraisal of the target behaviour), subjective norm (perceived social influence related to behavioural performance), prototype similarity (degre…
A theory based examination of factors associated with male body hair removal
Male body hair removal has implications for men's mental health such as anxiety about body image. Based on the Theory of Planned Behaviour and relevant additional constructs, this research examined factors associated with young men's upper body and pubic hair removal. Young men residing in Australia completed a pilot survey, online survey ( N = 655) of predictors of intention (plans) to remove body hair and a 4-week follow up survey ( n = 222) re…
Psychology (25 works) · Social Psychology (21 works) · Social Psychology (11 works) · Computer Science (10 works) · Sense of community (9 works) · Sociology (8 works) · Community Health and Development (7 works) · PSoC (7 works) · Clinical Psychology (6 works) · Developmental psychology (6 works)