Masculinity Threat and Anti-Fat Attitudes

Karleigh Veglia

We are interested in how gender threats to self concepts affect attitudes towards outgroups.  The data will be analyzed through SPSS through a 2x2 factor between participants design. We anticipate that gender threats will lead to more negative views towards "fat" people through the Anti-Fat Questionnaire. The implications of this study is that it could used for future studies investigating whether masculinity threat can lead to more negative views on victims of rape.   

Major: 
Psychology
Exhibition Category: 
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Exhibition Format: 
Poster Presentation
Campus: 
University Park
Faculty Sponsor: 
Theresa Vescio
Poster Number: 
15417

Award Winner

Social and Behavioral Sciences - Second Place