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Estimating Age: College Males Versus Convicted Male Child Sex Offenders, Robert Marsh, Sergio Romero, Steven Patrick Nov 2013

Estimating Age: College Males Versus Convicted Male Child Sex Offenders, Robert Marsh, Sergio Romero, Steven Patrick

Sergio Romero

Two samples, male college students and convicted male child sex offenders, are compared on their abilities to accurately estimate the age group of a series of photographs of a sole female ranging in age from 11 to 29. Both samples tend to overestimate the age group of the subject photos, and no significant difference was found between college students and convicted child sex offenders in their ability to estimate the age of females. Both groups are compared demographically, and only limited differences were found. The implications are discussed in regard to theory and prevention of child sexual abuse.


Estimating Age: College Males Versus Convicted Male Child Sex Offenders, Robert Marsh, Sergio Romero, Steven Patrick Nov 2013

Estimating Age: College Males Versus Convicted Male Child Sex Offenders, Robert Marsh, Sergio Romero, Steven Patrick

Robert L. Marsh

Two samples, male college students and convicted male child sex offenders, are compared on their abilities to accurately estimate the age group of a series of photographs of a sole female ranging in age from 11 to 29. Both samples tend to overestimate the age group of the subject photos, and no significant difference was found between college students and convicted child sex offenders in their ability to estimate the age of females. Both groups are compared demographically, and only limited differences were found. The implications are discussed in regard to theory and prevention of child sexual abuse.


Attribution Of Personality Based On Attractiveness, Nichole Reaver, Chi-En Hwang Apr 2013

Attribution Of Personality Based On Attractiveness, Nichole Reaver, Chi-En Hwang

The Research and Scholarship Symposium (2013-2019)

No abstract provided.


When Your Good Friends Wear Prada : A Study Of Parasocial Relationships, Attractiveness, And Life Satisfaction, Kristen Marie Higdon Jan 2013

When Your Good Friends Wear Prada : A Study Of Parasocial Relationships, Attractiveness, And Life Satisfaction, Kristen Marie Higdon

LSU Master's Theses

This study focuses on how viewers’ relationships with their favorite media characters can impact their outlook on their own lives. Through the examination of parasocial relationships (PSRs), attractiveness, and the traits of materialism and envy, this study looks at the consequences of such traits on one’s life satisfaction. Overall, the theoretical model presented argues to make the connection from one’s PSR to his or her life satisfaction. Using a sample of undergraduate students, participants were asked to complete a survey that examined individuals' relationships with their favorite fictional media character through the study of various characteristics, habits, and media uses. …