A linkage study investigating sexualized self-presentation on mobile dating apps and user traits

IF 5.2 1区 心理学 Q1 PSYCHIATRY
Femke Konings , Sindy R. Sumter , Laura Vandenbosch
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Abstract

Mobile Dating Applications (MDAs) are integral to young adults’ lives, serving as a platform for romantic and sexual self-presentation during the search for potential partners. Despite its potential link to adverse outcomes including body shame, the prevalence of sexualized self-presentation remains understudied. This pre-registered linkage study addresses this gap by documenting sexualized self-presentation while considering individual differences related to gender, sexual orientation, and body image. Young adults donated MDA (Tinder, Bumble) profile screenshots (nbiographies = 443, npictures = 1277; Mage = 23.15, SD = 2.94; 72.20 % women). Of those 443 participants, 237 additionally completed a body image linkage survey (Mage = 23.36, SD = 2.90; 71.30 % women). Sexualized self-presentation appeared in 4.30 % of biographies and 56.80 % of profile pictures, mainly through sexualized facial expressions. Women, non-heterosexual users, and those holding a more negative body image engaged more in sexualized self-presentation. Platform type and positive body image indicators did not relate to engagement in sexualized self-presentation. Future research is recommended to explore whether the extensive presence of sexualized self-presentations on MDAs impacts users’ personal and relational well-being.

移动约会应用程序上的性化自我展示与用户特征的关联研究
移动约会应用程序(MDA)是年轻人生活中不可或缺的一部分,是他们在寻找潜在伴侣过程中进行浪漫和性自我展示的平台。尽管这可能与包括身体羞耻感在内的不良后果有关,但对性化自我展示的普遍性研究仍然不足。这项预先登记的关联研究通过记录性化自我展示,同时考虑与性别、性取向和身体形象相关的个体差异,填补了这一空白。年轻成年人捐赠了 MDA(Tinder、Bumble)的个人资料截图(nbiographies = 443,npictures = 1277;Mage = 23.15,SD = 2.94;72.20 % 为女性)。在这 443 名参与者中,有 237 人额外完成了身体形象联系调查(Mage = 23.36,SD = 2.90;71.30 % 为女性)。在 4.30% 的个人简历和 56.80% 的个人照片中出现了性化的自我展示,主要是通过性化的面部表情。女性、非异性恋用户和身体形象较负面的用户更多参与性化自我展示。平台类型和正面身体形象指标与参与性化自我展示无关。建议今后开展研究,探讨在 MDA 上大量出现的性化自我展示是否会影响用户的个人和关系幸福。
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Body Image
Body Image Multiple-
CiteScore
8.70
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174
期刊介绍: Body Image is an international, peer-reviewed journal that publishes high-quality, scientific articles on body image and human physical appearance. Body Image is a multi-faceted concept that refers to persons perceptions and attitudes about their own body, particularly but not exclusively its appearance. The journal invites contributions from a broad range of disciplines-psychological science, other social and behavioral sciences, and medical and health sciences. The journal publishes original research articles, brief research reports, theoretical and review papers, and science-based practitioner reports of interest. Dissertation abstracts are also published online, and the journal gives an annual award for the best doctoral dissertation in this field.
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