Surveys
2015
April
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Male Body Image and Media

Male Body Image and Media

INFORMED CONSENT: You are invited to participate in a study pertaining to how the media effects the perceptions of male body image. If you agree to participate you will be asked to complete a survey and demographic questionnaire that will take approximately fifteen minutes to complete. Any information that is obtained in connection with this study and that can be identified with you will remain confidential and will be disclosed only with your permission. Your decision of whether or not to participate will not prejudice your future with Friends University. If you decide to participate, you are free to discontinue at any time without prejudice. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us. For a summary of results please contact Sara Jolliff ([email protected]) or my research supervisor Dr. Donna Stuber ([email protected]). By checking the acceptance box you have indicated that you have read the information provided above and have decided to participate. You may withdraw at any time without penalty or loss of benefits to which you may be entitled should you choose to discontinue participation in this study.

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Are you male or female?

Male

Female

Orientation

Straight

Gay/lesbian

Bisexual

Transgender

Prefer not to answer

Age

18-25

25-35

35-45

45-55

55-65

Are you an Athlete?

Yes

Do you participate in weight lifting exercises?

Yes

Please rate the following based on importance to you (1 star=not important 5 star=highly important):

When considering your physical self-concept...

What rank do you assign to physical coordination?

What rank do you assign to health?

What rank do you assign to weight?

What rank do you assign to strength?

What rank do you assign to sex appeal?

What rank do you assign to physical attractiveness?

What rank do you assign to energy level (e.g., stamina)?

What rank do you assign to firm/sculpted muscles?

What rank do you assign to physical fitness level?

What rank do you assign to measurements (e.g., chest, arms)?

Please rate the following according to how you feel about each aspect of your body (1 star=I could change it 5 stars = I love it):

Chest

Waist

Hips

Abs

Legs

Buttocks

Body build

Overall physique

Please rate the following (1 star=strongly disagree, 5 star=strongly agree):

People are generally pretty friendly towards me.

I think I have too little muscle on my body.

I think my legs are not muscular enough.

People I interact with on a daily basis tend to take my feelings into consideration.

I think my arms should be more muscular.

There are not many people that I am close to.

I feel embarrassed about my muscularity.

I think my back should be more muscular.

I think my chest should be more muscular.

I feel like I can pretty much be myself in my daily situations.

Please rate the following (1star=strongly disagree, 5 stars=strongly agree):

I feel satisfied with my muscularity.

I often do not feel very capable.

I think my body should be leaner.

I think I have too much fat on my body.

Eating sweets, cakes, or other high calorie food makes me feel fat.

I feel excessively fat.

Seeing my reflection makes me feel badly about my body.

I feel like I am free to decide for myself how to live my life.

I wish I were taller.

I feel satisfied with the definition in my abs (i.e., stomach muscles).

Being more muscular makes men more attractive to prospective partners.

Being muscular gives me confidence.

I think I would feel more confident if I had more muscle mass.

Thank you so much for taking time to complete my survey!!

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