Self- and Partner-objectification in Romantic Relationships: Associations with Media Consumption and Relationship Satisfaction.

Few studies have examined objectification in the context of romantic relationships, even though strong theoretical arguments have often made this connection. This study addresses this gap in the literature by examining whether exposure to mass media is related to self-objectification and objectifica...

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Publicado en:Sex Roles Vol. 64; no. 7-8; pp. 449 - 463
Autores principales: Zurbriggen, Eileen, Ramsey, Laura, Jaworski, Beth
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Springer Nature Apr2011
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