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The Effects Of Objectification On Varsity Athletes: A Comparison Of Its Consequences In Sports With Revealing And Non-Revealing Uniforms, Maggie C. Layde
The Effects Of Objectification On Varsity Athletes: A Comparison Of Its Consequences In Sports With Revealing And Non-Revealing Uniforms, Maggie C. Layde
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To examine the influence of revealing and non-revealing uniforms on body image and appearance, restrictive dieting and compulsive exercise behaviors, and objectified body consciousness, this study involved the participation of 108 College of Wooster students, 83 of which were College of Wooster student athletes between the ages of 18 and 22. The study was directed towards determining whether the type of uniform (revealing or non-revealing) had an influence on male and female athletes and their feelings towards their body and appearance, compulsive exercise behaviors, restrictive dieting behaviors, and level of objectified body consciousness. A pilot study was run to determine …