APS

31st APS Annual Convention · 2019

How Competitiveness Influences Choices for Facebook Photos: Does Gender Make a Difference?

Washington, DC · May 2019

Poster · Social

  • Rebecca Martin
    South Dakota State University
  • Megan Bultsma
    South Dakota State University
  • Trevor Smith
    South Dakota State University

Abstract

Gender differences in competitiveness as expressed through pictures in Facebook were explored. Pictures were coded for athletics, seductiveness, and attractiveness. Participants consisted of 250 undergraduate students. Men and women higher in competitiveness posted more athletic photos; however, competitive individuals were not more likely to post attractive or seductive photos.

Media/Technology

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