APS
29th APS Annual Convention · 2017
Exploring the Face-Ism Effect in Social Media
- Jessica Suckle-Nelson
Southern Connecticut State University - Tyrese Ford
Southern Connecticut State University - Michael Stalsworth
Southern Connecticut State University
Abstract
Face-ism is a media-driven phenomenon in which women often have more of their body portrayed compared to their face (i.e., body-ism) whereas men have more of their face portrayed (i.e., face-ism). This study examined self-chosen profile pictures on Facebook. Results indicated a significant gender difference in face-ism scores.
Gender Issues/Sex Roles
