@article{ref1,
title="Gender conformity, self-objectification and body image for sorority and nonsorority women: A closer look",
journal="Journal of American college health",
year="2016",
author="Adams, David Francis and Behrens, Erica and Gann, Lianne and Schoen, Eva",
volume="65",
number="2",
pages="139-147",
abstract="Sororities have been identified as placing young women at risk for body image concerns due to a focus on traditional gender role norms and objectification of women. <br><br>OBJECTIVE: This study assessed the relationship between conformity to feminine gender role norms, self-objectification, and body image surveillance among undergraduate women. PARTICIPANTS: In a random sample of undergraduates, the authors examined data from sorority and nonsorority women. <br><br>METHODS: In a random sample of undergraduate women, the authors assessed the impact of traditional feminine gender role norms on self-objectification, body image, and feedback regarding physical appearance for sorority and nonsorority undergraduate women. <br><br>RESULTS: Three linear regressions were conducted, and only conformity to feminine gender role norms contributed significantly in each regression model. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Regardless of sorority membership, conformity to feminine gender role norms was found to significantly contribute to increased body consciousness, negative body image, and feedback on physical appearance.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0744-8481",
doi="10.1080/07448481.2016.1264406",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2016.1264406"
}