Self-objectification, sexual subjectivity, and identity exploration among emerging adult women
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15411522 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Kyla M Cary (0000-0003-0575-5181, Michigan State University, corresponding author), Megan K Maas (0000-0003-2387-5224, Michigan State University), Amy K Nuttall (0000-0003-3382-3516, Michigan State University) |
| Year | 2020 |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue | 7 |
| Pages | 845-853 |
| Publication date | 2020-05-31 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Self and Identity (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1529-8868 • E-ISSN: 1529-8876 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/15298868.2020.1772358 |
| OpenAlex | W3030404215 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 6 |
| References cited | 30 |
As a result of the consistent sexual objectification of women across cultures, theorists have noted women objectifying themselves. Given the dehumanizing aspects of self-objectification, this process threatens the holistic development of the self. The present cross-sectional survey study examined how self-objectification is related to sexual subjectivity and identity exploration, among emerging adult women. We found that self-objectification negatively impacts the self-concept domains of self-esteem and sexual subjectivity. Self-esteem was found to mediate the association between self-objectification and identity exploration. Our results draw attention to the detrimental outcomes of self-objectification, highlighting the potential for educators and practitioners to aid young women in examining their self-concept within our broader culture to ensure a healthy trajectory of development of the self
Aesthetics · Dehumanization · Developmental psychology · Epistemology · Identity (music · Objectification · Self · Self-concept · Sociology · Subjectivity · Gender Diversity and Inequality · Gender Roles and Identity Studies · Gender Studies · Psychology · Social Psychology · Work-Family Balance Challenges
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| Unique citing works | 6 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 2 |
| Citation span | 2023 - 2026 (4) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 6 |