For the first time ever, a new study shows a direct connection between sexual objectification and poorer mental health in women.
Researchers developed a questionnaire confirming the link between these harmful experiences and the potential mental and physical toll it takes on women.
The eight questions help identify the degree of personal safety anxiety experiences and the extent to which sexual objectification limits how women live their lives.
Routine and unwanted sexual objectification affects women’s psychological, emotional, and physical well-being.
Sexualized commentary on appearance, ogling, catcalling, groping often leads to women becoming more worried and concerned about their appearance and anxious about their safety.
It means poor mental health, depression and eating disorders.
Researchers surveyed predominantly white, cisgender, heterosexual women and men in North America. Future studies will include more diverse groups.
Original article:
Study confirms link between sexual objectification and personal safety fears
Original study:
Smile Pretty and Watch Your Back: Personal Safety Anxiety and Vigilance in Objectification Theory