Physical attractiveness, somatotype, and the male personality: A dynamic interactional perspective

Abstract

Investigated whether measures of personality considered compositely and individually differ significantly among groups differentiated according to self‐perceived somatotype (PSS). The Bodv Cathexis Scale, Eysenck Personality Inventory, and Tennessee Self‐Concept Scale were employed to assess personality in 285 college males, and the indices of somatotype were measured using the Perceived Somatotype Scale. MANOVA revealed significant differences in global personality among the groups. Univariate analyses indicated that the PSS groups differed significantly in self‐concept, extraversion, neuroticism, and body cathexis, while the PSI groups differed significantly in extraversion. Apparently, the male personality is partly a function of the body build perceived as self, the image viewed as ideal, and whether a discrepancy exists between the figures perceived as self and ideal.

Imagen corporal y orientación sexual. Deseo de un modelo corporal masculino ideal

“…Una de las formas de estimar la variable satisfacción/ insatisfacción es a través de la distancia que existe entre la realidad e idealidad. Por lo tanto, la satisfacción e insatisfacción se manifiesta con relación al grado de discrepancia que existe entre la figura real del sujeto y la figura que constituye su ideal corporal (Tucker, 1984). Al respecto, señala Gómez-Peresmitré (1998) que es importante considerar que el grado de satisfacción corporal depende en gran medida de la autopercepción.…”

Stress Reduction and Mood Enhancement in Four Exercise Modes: Swimming, Body Conditioning, Hatha Yoga, and Fencing

“…Weight training using free weights and Universal machines has been associated with enhanced self-concept in men (Tucker. 1982(Tucker. .…”

In Pursuit of the Perfect Appearance: Discrepancies Among Self‐Ideal Percepts of Multiple Physical Attributes 1

“…Investigations of body size and weight ideals seldom take into account muscularity, especially among women. Many men are discontented with their muscularity and wish to be more mesomorphic (Tucker, 1984). When men aspire to gain weight, it may be muscle weight that they desire.…”