Survey reveals male body hang-ups
Eighty per cent of men are self-conscious about their body, according to a new survey into male body image.
The survey of 400 men aged 18 to 70 was carried out by the University of the West of England’s Centre for Appearance Research in Bristol, and found that a large number of men suffer body hang ups.
Dr Phillippa Diedrichs, of UWE, said, “Body talk is saying things which reinforce the traditional standard of male attractiveness, which is having a tall, lean, muscular body with clear skin and a full head of hair, and is for most people unattainable.
‘This research really demonstrates that body image is an issue for everyone, although in men, especially middle-aged men, it has been woefully under-reported, but has a negative impact on social relationships and on attitudes to diet, exercise and a healthy lifestyle.”
The top three concerns for those surveyed were beer bellies, a lack of muscle tone and male breasts.
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2012-01-09 12:40:25