Understanding Body Dissatisfaction in Gay and Heterosexual Men
The Roles of Self-Esteem, Media, and Peer Influence
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2387802 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Keri A Mcardle (SUNY New Paltz, corresponding author), Melanie S Hill (State University of New York), Melanie Hill (0000-0002-4010-4985, SUNY New Paltz) |
| Year | 2009 |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 511-532 |
| Publication date | 2009-12-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Men and Masculinities (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1097-184X • E-ISSN: 1552-6828 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/1097184x07303728 |
| OpenAlex | W2127916183 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 32 |
| References cited | 63 |
This study examines differences in body dissatisfaction among gay and heterosexual men. Specifically, media, peer influence, and self-esteem are explored as potential variables in understanding these differences. Fifty-four Caucasian heterosexual males and eighty-two Caucasian gay males between the ages of eighteen and seventy-three participated in this study. The main findings of the current study are (a) gay men reported significantly more body dissatisfaction than heterosexual men; (b) significantly more men report a desire to lose weight than to gain weight, with gay men reporting a significantly smaller ideal weight than heterosexual men; (c) the magnitude of the relationship between self-esteem and body dissatisfaction was not significantly different for gay and heterosexual men; (d) media influence was more strongly related to body dissatisfaction and self-esteem for gay men than for heterosexual men; and (e) the magnitude of the relationship between weight-related peer teasing and self-esteem was stronger for gay males than for heterosexual males. Implications and directions for future research are explored
Developmental psychology · Heterosexuality · Homosexuality · Male Homosexuality · Men who have sex with men · Self-esteem · Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies · Eating Disorders and Behaviors · Medicine · Obesity and Health Practices · Psychology · Social Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 32 |
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| Citations per year | 1,88 |
| Citation span | 2009 - 2025 (17) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 30 |