APS
29th APS Annual Convention · 2017
Selfie-Objectification: Does Taking One’s Own Picture Increase Levels of State Self-Objectification Among College Females?
- Margaret Abeles
Linfield College - Anastasia Reynolds
Linfield College - Mariah DeWeese
Linfield College - Maren Geesey
Linfield College - Megan Kozak Williams
Linfield College - Tanya Tompkins
Linfield University - Jennifer Linder
Linfield College
Abstract
As part of an “impression formation” study, 107 women took 5 selfies, unlimited selfies, had 5 photos taken, or had no photos taken. Participants then completed 10 “I am” statements coded for self-objectification. Women in the unlimited selfie condition made more appearance-based self-statements than those whose photos were not taken.
Gender Issues/Sex Roles
