Publication Date
2010
Trimester
Spring/Summer
Document Type
Project Summary
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Communication and Training
First Advisor
Marilyn Yirku, M.A.
Second Advisor
Sheree Sanderson, M.A.
Third Advisor
David Rhea, Ph.D.
Abstract
Research has suggested that adolescent girls may be influenced by the media to such a degree that their body image and dissatisfaction tends to increase, as exposure to media increases. In the current study, 75 adolescent girls completed a questionnaire evaluating self-esteem and body image to determine if there were other factors that related to the media's overwhelmingly strong influence. The study concluded that there was a positive correlation between other variables such as, family, which had a stronger influence than media.
Recommended Citation
Doriety, Aliscia, "Exploring the Media's Negative Effects on Body Dissatisfaction and Self Esteem among Adolescent Girls" (2010). All Capstone Projects. 69.
https://opus.govst.edu/capstones/69