Abstract “Selfies”(self-taken photos) are a common self-presentation strategy on social
media. This study experimentally tested whether taking and posting selfies, with and without …

An important work from a leading scholar, this book explores self-development from early
childhood to adulthood. Susan Harter traces the normative stages that define the emergence …

Body image is a multidimensional construct that encompasses attitudes, feelings, and
perceptions of body size, shape, and other dimensions (eg, Banfield & McCabe, 2002). Body …

An increasing public and empirical focus on male body image indicates that muscularity is a
preeminent concern among boys and men. For some, these concerns develop into a …

Objectives: Body image and perceived attractiveness were examined, and the impact of age,
gender, and body mass index (BMI) was analyzed and discussed from an evolutionary and …

Previous research has suggested that men's conformity to masculine norms (CMN) is an
important correlate of men's drive for muscularity. The present study aimed to further …

Previous studies have separately examined conformity to masculine norms and
internalization of body ideals in the media in relation to the drive for muscularity (DM). This …

Power is omnipresent in human society—it is coveted, fought over, and fiercely protected. In
the last two decades, investigators have made significant strides in understanding how …

Background Given recent assertions suggesting that gender role endorsement may be
relevant in the divergence of male body image concerns, this study examined the self …

Background Cosmetic surgery is no longer just for females. More men are opting for
cosmetic procedures, with marked increases seen in both minimally invasive and surgical …