Material Information |
| Title: |
Character Perception of Women The Role of Stature, Somatotype, and Perceived Height |
| Physical Description: |
Book |
| Language: |
English |
| Creator: |
Harrington, Lisa Nicole |
| Publisher: |
New College of Florida |
| Place of Publication: |
Sarasota, Fla. |
| Creation Date: |
2006 |
| Publication Date: |
2006 |
Subjects |
| Subjects / Keywords: |
Stature
Body Height
Somatotype
Character Perception
Stereotype |
| Genre: |
bibliography ( marcgt )
theses ( marcgt )
government publication (state, provincial, terriorial, dependent) ( marcgt )
born-digital ( sobekcm )
Electronic Thesis or Dissertation |
Notes |
| Abstract: |
The present investigation analyzed how somatotype, stature, and the interaction of these two variables influenced the perception of Butler's (1997) Six Global Dimensions of Physique-Stereotyping as well as perceived power, dominance and aggression. The current study also replicated Chu and Geary's (2005) work on physical stature and the character perception in women, using an American sample. The role of participants' perceived height was also explored. An online questionnaire was used in which digitally altered images were presented such that the targets height and somatotype fluctuated across condition. The participants were asked to rate the images on personality qualities and characteristics. Although our findings differed somewhat from Chu and Geary's (2005) results, it was nevertheless shown that physical stature does influence the character perception of women. Also, the present investigation generally confirmed and expanded previous work regarding the mesomorph, ectomorph, and endomorph stereotypes. Perceived height did not playa significant role in character perception. Lastly, when somatotype and stature are combined as influential variables, stature appears to be relegated to secondary importance. |
| Statement of Responsibility: |
by Lisa Nicole Harrington |
| Thesis: |
Thesis (B.A.) -- New College of Florida, 2006 |
| Electronic Access: |
RESTRICTED TO NCF STUDENTS, STAFF, FACULTY, AND ON-CAMPUS USE |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Source of Description: |
This bibliographic record is available under the Creative Commons CC0 public domain dedication. The New College of Florida, as creator of this bibliographic record, has waived all rights to it worldwide under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights, to the extent allowed by law. |
| Local: |
Faculty Sponsor: Ryan, Kimberly |
Record Information |
| Source Institution: |
New College of Florida |
| Holding Location: |
New College of Florida |
| Rights Management: |
Applicable rights reserved. |
| Classification: |
local - S.T. 2006 H29 |
| System ID: |
NCFE003643:00001 |
|
Material Information |
| Title: |
Character Perception of Women The Role of Stature, Somatotype, and Perceived Height |
| Physical Description: |
Book |
| Language: |
English |
| Creator: |
Harrington, Lisa Nicole |
| Publisher: |
New College of Florida |
| Place of Publication: |
Sarasota, Fla. |
| Creation Date: |
2006 |
| Publication Date: |
2006 |
Subjects |
| Subjects / Keywords: |
Stature
Body Height
Somatotype
Character Perception
Stereotype |
| Genre: |
bibliography ( marcgt )
theses ( marcgt )
government publication (state, provincial, terriorial, dependent) ( marcgt )
born-digital ( sobekcm )
Electronic Thesis or Dissertation |
Notes |
| Abstract: |
The present investigation analyzed how somatotype, stature, and the interaction of these two variables influenced the perception of Butler's (1997) Six Global Dimensions of Physique-Stereotyping as well as perceived power, dominance and aggression. The current study also replicated Chu and Geary's (2005) work on physical stature and the character perception in women, using an American sample. The role of participants' perceived height was also explored. An online questionnaire was used in which digitally altered images were presented such that the targets height and somatotype fluctuated across condition. The participants were asked to rate the images on personality qualities and characteristics. Although our findings differed somewhat from Chu and Geary's (2005) results, it was nevertheless shown that physical stature does influence the character perception of women. Also, the present investigation generally confirmed and expanded previous work regarding the mesomorph, ectomorph, and endomorph stereotypes. Perceived height did not playa significant role in character perception. Lastly, when somatotype and stature are combined as influential variables, stature appears to be relegated to secondary importance. |
| Statement of Responsibility: |
by Lisa Nicole Harrington |
| Thesis: |
Thesis (B.A.) -- New College of Florida, 2006 |
| Electronic Access: |
RESTRICTED TO NCF STUDENTS, STAFF, FACULTY, AND ON-CAMPUS USE |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Source of Description: |
This bibliographic record is available under the Creative Commons CC0 public domain dedication. The New College of Florida, as creator of this bibliographic record, has waived all rights to it worldwide under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights, to the extent allowed by law. |
| Local: |
Faculty Sponsor: Ryan, Kimberly |
Record Information |
| Source Institution: |
New College of Florida |
| Holding Location: |
New College of Florida |
| Rights Management: |
Applicable rights reserved. |
| Classification: |
local - S.T. 2006 H29 |
| System ID: |
NCFE003643:00001 |
|