APS
31st APS Annual Convention · 2019
The Impact of Gym Advertisement Strategies on Body Image
- Rachel Woolf
Boston University - Jane MeLampy
Columbia University - Maria Zummo
St John's University - Jane Burke
Boston University - Grace Anderson
Boston University - Emily Kirwin
Boston University - Andrea Mercurio
Boston University
Abstract
We assessed how different motivational exercise messages (appearance-focused, health-focused, and strength focused) impacted body satisfaction in undergraduate women. Results showed no significant differences in body image among the different conditions. More research is needed to identify exercise messages that are not only persuasive but also psychologically healthy.
Health/Exercise/Sport