Gender Norms and Physical Activity 2.0

The Gender Norms and Physical Activity 2.0: The Impact of Gender Norms on Body Dissatisfaction and Health Behaviors in Young Women, is a mixed-methods study aimed to 1) investigate the association between gender norms and body dissatisfaction in women, 2) investigate the association between gender norms and subjectively measured physical activity in young women, and 3) explore, using focus group data, if past experiences with gender norms within PA contexts influence present day PA levels in young women.

Investigators:

  • Melanna Cox, Primary Investigator
  • Kim Reilly, Commonwealth Honors Student Thesis 2021
  • John Sirard, Faculty Sponsor
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