The Effects of Body Esteem Dimensions on Sexual Esteem in Men
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12978792 |
|---|---|
| Authors | David Hattie (0000-0001-5445-5818, Kwantlen Polytechnic University), David M Hattie, F Oswald (0000-0003-1491-1860, Pennsylvania State University), Cory L Pedersen (0000-0002-9769-3207, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 383-398 |
| Publication date | 2022-10-21 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Psychology and Sexuality (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1941-9902 • E-ISSN: 1941-9899 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/19419899.2022.2139192 |
| OpenAlex | W4307056320 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 66 |
We examined the relationship between men’s perceptions of their bodies and how they see themselves sexually. The goals of this study were to explore the following: (1) the relationship between dimensions of body esteem and sexual esteem, (2) the influence of adherence to male gender norms on the relationship between body esteem and sexual esteem, (3) the influence of body-focused anxiety on the relationship between body esteem and sexual esteem. In a convenience sample of 298 male participants (Mage = 32.34; SD = 13.34), we found that sexual attractiveness, upper body strength, and physical condition predicted sexual esteem, and that male gender norms and body image anxiety moderated this relationship. Exploratory items of body esteem for the jaw, wrists, height, and nose also significantly predicted sexual esteem. Given our findings of the role of various facets of body esteem in predicting sexual esteem, and the moderating effects of endorsement to male gender norms and body image anxiety on healthy sexual esteem, we maintain the importance of addressing these issues in the development of psychosocial, clinical, and sexual education programmesfor men, particularly in settings where men grapple with body and sexual esteem, and the implications of their masculinity
Anxiety · Attractiveness · Developmental psychology · Masculinity · Physical attractiveness · Psychiatry · Self-esteem · Sexual attraction · Sexual behavior · Clinical Psychology · Eating Disorders and Behaviors · Gender Roles and Identity Studies · Psychology · Sports, Gender, and Society
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| Citations per year | 1.5 |
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| Citation span | 2024 - 2026 (3) |
| Highly cited | No |