Training vs. body image : does training improve subjective attractiveness ratings?

Body image in men;Exercise - Psychological aspects;Interpersonal attraction

Anderson, MeganFoster, C. ;

University of Wisconsin

关键词: Body image in men;    Exercise - Psychological aspects;    Interpersonal attraction;   

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瑞士|英语

来源: University of Wisconsin

【 摘 要 】

Appearance ratings were taken on 25 adult males before and after an exerciseintervention program to determine the relationship between a 6-week training programand improved physical appearance and to identify a relationship between shoulder-to-waistration 2nd appearance scores. Adult male subjects (18-40 yr) who were previouslysedentary were randomly assigned to one of three groups, cardiovascular, strength orcontrol. Subjects participating in an exercise group performed assigned activities for anaverage of 34 minutes, 3 times a week. All subjects were pre and post tested on bodycomposition, strength and cardiovascular fitness. Subjects were also digitallyphotographed from 4 angles. The photographs were rated by the subjects and a panel of6 judges with an analog scale. This study shows that a 6-week training program is notsufficient to change self-rated or panel-rated attractiveness scores for adult males. Inaddition, insignificant changes in attractiveness precluded further analysis on therelationship between shoulder-to-waist ratio and appearance scores.