Disordered Eating Behaviors Among Italian Men: Objectifying Media and Sexual Orientation Differences

作者:Dak****is Antonios*; Di Mattei Valentina E; Bagliacca Elena Pagani; Prunas Antonio; Sarno Lucio; Riva Giuseppe; Zanetti M Assunta
来源:Eating Disorders, 2012, 20(5): 356-367.
DOI:10.1080/10640266.2012.715514

摘要

Objectification theory was tested as a suitable framework for explaining sexual orientation differences in disordered eating behaviors in college-aged Italian men. The theory%26apos;s applicability to 125 homosexual and 130 heterosexual men was investigated using self-report questionnaires. Gay men scored significantly higher on exposure to sexually objectifying media, body surveillance, body shame, disordered eating behaviors, and depression than heterosexual men. Although path analyses support the theory%26apos;s applicability to both groups, for gay men the path model demonstrated a better fit to the objectification theory for disordered eating and depression. Practical implications are discussed.

  • 出版日期2012