Periodicals > The Journal of Psychology > Volume 118, Issue 1

Name: Comparisons of Body Self-Concept Between Social Nudists and Nonnudists
Authors: Story, Marilyn
Indexed Date: 20 Sep. 2023
Web Link: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00223980.1984.9712599
Index Status: Complete
Original Language: English
Genre: Non-Fiction
Citation: Story, Marilyn. “Comparisons of Body Self-Concept Between Social Nudists and Nonnudists.” The Journal of Psychology, Volume 118, Issue 1, Jul. 2010, pp. 99-112, https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00223980.1984.9712599

Summary

This research study examined the body self-concepts of social nudists and nonnudists, comparing their ratings on various body aspects. It also explored differences between males and females in body self-concept, finding that nudity as a variable was more significant than sex in determining body self-concept. The study also considered other factors such as age and satisfaction with interpersonal relationships and tested various hypotheses regarding body self-concept ratings and reasons for liking or disliking specific body aspects.