The Relationship Between Self-Perception of Physical Attractiveness and Sexual Bullying in Early Adolescence

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作者
Cunningham, Nancy J. [1 ]
Taylor, Matthew [1 ]
Whitten, Michael E. [1 ]
Hardesty, Patrick H. [1 ]
Eder, Katheryn [1 ]
DeLaney, Nancy [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Louisville, Louisville, KY 40292 USA
关键词
sexual bullying; sexual harassment; physical attractiveness; early adolescence; middle school; RISK-FACTORS; HARASSMENT; SCHOOL; VICTIMIZATION; PEER; MIDDLE; VICTIMS; BULLIES; GENDER; AFFILIATION;
D O I
10.1002/ab.20354
中图分类号
B84 [心理学]; C [社会科学总论]; Q98 [人类学];
学科分类号
03 ; 0303 ; 030303 ; 04 ; 0402 ;
摘要
The relationship between self-perception of physical attractiveness and four measures of sexual bullying behavior (victimization, perpetration, having friends who sexually bully, and observation of sexual bullying among peers at school) was examined in a sample of 396 middle school age students. Students who perceived themselves to be more physically attractive than their peers reported sexually bullying others more, being sexually bullied by others more, observing more sexual bullying, and having more friends who sexually bully others than did students who perceived themselves as average looking. In addition, males who perceived themselves to be less physically attractive than their peers reported being victimized more and reported observing more sexual bullying in the school environment. These findings highlight the importance of physical attractiveness in the early initiation of sexual harassment. Implications for future research and interventions with early adolescents are discussed. Aggr. Behav. 36:271-281, 2010. (C) 2010 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
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页码:271 / 281
页数:11
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