Stereotypes of physical attractiveness and social influences: The heritage and vision of Dr. Thomas Cash

被引:18
作者
Rodgers, Rachel F. [1 ,2 ]
Campagna, Jenna [1 ]
Attawala, Raihaan [1 ]
机构
[1] Northeastern Univ, Dept Appl Psychol, APPEAR, Boston, MA 02115 USA
[2] CHRU Montpellier, Lapeyronie Hosp, Dept Psychiat Emergency & Acute Care, Montpellier, France
关键词
Attractiveness; Appearance ideals; Stereotypes; Sociocultural; BODY-IMAGE DISTURBANCE; SKIN-COLOR; THIN-IDEAL; SOCIOCULTURAL INFLUENCES; APPEARANCE CULTURE; ADOLESCENT GIRLS; AGE-DIFFERENCES; WEIGHT BIAS; DISSATISFACTION; WOMENS;
D O I
10.1016/j.bodyim.2019.01.010
中图分类号
B849 [应用心理学];
学科分类号
040203 ;
摘要
Dr. Thomas Cash conducted seminal work on the beliefs and stereotypes related to attractiveness as well as their impact, and their transmission through cultural and interpersonal processes. This initial work has inspired and given rise to an important body of research significantly increasing our understanding of these processes. Here we review the initial contributions and research directions set up by Dr. Cash, as well as the main findings of the research that has built on his foundations. Specifically, we review findings related to the existence of attractiveness stereotypes and appearance ideals, research examining the social and interpersonal impacts of such stereotypes, and finally the sociocultural transmission of these beliefs. Future directions related to the extension of our understanding to appearance characteristics beyond shape and weight, as well as increased focus on minority identities and their intersection, are proposed. (C) 2019 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:273 / 279
页数:7
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