The Effects of Mirror Confrontation on Body Image Ratings
Description:
There are conflicting data in the literature regarding the effects of mirror exposure on subjective body-image evaluation. Much of the objective self-awareness research by Duval and Wicklund concluded that the presence of a mirror leads people to evaluate themselves negatively, while other studies have reported contrary findings. The primary purpose of this study was to determine the effects of mirror confrontation on individuals' body image ratings. Subjects were 88 childless, female universit…
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Date:
August 1995
Creator:
Dell'Era, Maria Elena
Partner:
UNT Libraries