Abstract
Research indicates a relationship between masculinity and body image and highlights the importance of muscularity in young men's sense of masculinity. However, cross-cultural differences in these relationships have not been explored. We examined how conformity to masculine norms relates to attitudes toward muscularity, leanness, and thinness in men from Sweden, US, UK, and Australia and whether internalization of the muscular ideal mediated these relationships.
Highlights
Research indicates a relationship between masculinity and body image and highlights the importance of muscularity in young men’s sense of masculinity
How is masculinity related to body image? A cross-cultural investigation
We examined how conformity to masculine norms relates to attitudes toward muscularity, leanness, and thinness in men from Sweden, US, UK, and Australia and whether internalization of the muscular ideal mediated these relationships
Summary
Debra Franko1*, Kristina Holmqvist Gattario, Ann Frisen, Matthew Fuller-Tyszkiewicz, Lina Ricciardelli, Zali Yager, Linda Smolak, Phillipa Diedrichs, Rachel F. From 2013 ANZAED Conference: Inspiring Change: Person and Context Melbourne, Australia. From 2013 ANZAED Conference: Inspiring Change: Person and Context Melbourne, Australia. 23-24 August 2013
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