Female Results
Media Results
This questionnaire was designed to find out what women thought about the Medias use of trickery and showing that ‘perfect’ body, that every women desires to have. I wanted to know how the Medias input with all these thin models impacts teenage girls life’s and how much of a difference it would make if we stopped obsessing about our weight. I’m also going to compare the males and females answers to see who is more affected.
Results
9/11 Women read beauty magazines.
When asked what they thought about the models they were advertising they all 9 said that they would too thin, too unrealistic and would prefer to see REAL women in their beauty magazines. They all said that they wish they would use real models because then it will impact on the teenage girls who believe you have to be thin to be ‘perfect’, and said that if they changed their model sizes and varied throughout the magazine then every women could relate to the images and be less conscious on their looks and weight.
Many of the women said that they shouldn’t use to trickery within their magazines without displaying that they had, as it shows off a false perfection, that we as the reader believe it to be real.
All of my women said that they would love to buy a magazine if it was ever made of real sized women to see if A) the magazine empire would actually create such a magazine. B) To see how much of an impact it would have on changing the way we see ourselves. C) whether or not in time the self consciousness would stop and we would have a better sense of life.
Body image 1
This questionnaire was designed to find out the basic information that i needed to know to answer all these questionnaires on whether or not women are affected by the media. I chose to do 3 different body image questionnaire which would allow me to ask different questions on one, and to make it short and sweet rather than the women getting bored when filling out my questionnaire.
Results
All 10 women had a different view of what they thought the ‘perfect’ body looked like. It ranged from being confident in your own skin to being healthy, from curvy to slim and athletic. It ranged so much and for me to see these results it was noticeable that all of them were confussed and i believe that this is down to the media only portraying one type of women – size 0 – and yet all of us aren’t ever going to go that look, and so they all just make up what they think themselves to be ‘perfection’ when really it doesn’t exist.
4/10 women said that they would consider plastic surgery to achieve that perfected body.
9/10 women said that they exercise and it all ranged from 4 saying 1-2 days. 3 saying 3-5 days and 3 saying 5+days.
6/10 women said that they had diet goals, which i was surprised about, because i thought at least 8/10 of them would have said that they had.
All of my women said that they wear makeup to make themselves feel and look better. I didn’t know that finding who you were would make you feel better with the way you look.
I was quiet surprised with the weighing yourself question. Although answered, it ranged from everyday to ever 6 months. I was very surprised as i thought that they women would weigh themselves say 3 times a month. Or once a week, but they didn’t.
All of them said they didn’t like the women in the glossy magazines as they looked too fake. They all sort of said the same for size 0. Saying that they are way too skinny and its dangerous to be so much underweight.
Body image 2
This questionnaire was a little longer than the last one, which was to see and get answers to more questions. This questionnaire asked if they girls were in a relationship. I asked this question as i wanted to find out what they thought they’re partners thought of their body, as well as if they put themselves down in front of them and why they did it and how they think it made their partners feel.
Results
All 5 of my women said that they all don’t feel confident but they do have those good days.
All 5 women had a whole list of body parts they would like to change. Ranging from legs to boobs. Tummies to their height.
I asked all 5 girls to put in order of preference 1 =top 5 = least, what body types they think a guy would like.
These are the results:
| Girl 1 | Girl 2 | Girl 3 | Girl 4 | Girl 5 |
| Tall and Thin. | Big busted and small waist. | Big busted and small waist. | All in proportion. | A Barbie look alike – big busted, blue eyes, blonde hair, long legs and small waist. |
| Big busted and small waist. | Small busted and small waist. | A Barbie look alike – big busted, blue eyes, blonde hair, long legs and small waist. | Big busted and small waist. | Big busted and small waist. |
| Blonde hair, blue eyes. | Tall and thin. | Toned and healthy but not small waisted and big busted. | A Barbie look alit – big busted, blue eyes, blonde hair, long legs and small waist. | Healthy but slim. |
| A Barbie look alike – big bust, blue eyes, blond hair, long legs and small waist. | Athletic / sporty. | Healthy but slim | Healthy but slim. | Short and thin. |
| Big Busted and big bum. | Tubby – short and fat. | Tubby – short and fat. | Tall and thin. | Big busted and big bum. |
As you can see there is repetition of the Barbie as well as big busted women. Although in different boxes they all say the same.
Body image 3
This questionnaire asked the same sort of questions but didn’t ask about if they were in a relationship or not.
Results
I got the same results for most of the questions, including the table above. All 6 women included the Barbie, Small waist and big busted as their top 3. And the all in portion, Big busted and big bum as their least favourite, in which they think the boys rate them.
Male Results
Media Results
I asked 5 boys what they thought about the Medias input into creating the ‘Perfect’ male model, being 6 ft, tanned, no chest hair, muscled body to die for; and yet in reality none of the males i see where ever i go look like them. To me like with the women, the media show a perfection that can never be reached.
I asked who they thought this effected them personally and teenage boys as well as asking them who they thought were most effected: men or women.. by the media. I also asked about what they thought about the trickery used in the magazine etc.
Results
4/5 Males told me that they think women are more affected by the Medias trickery than men. There reasons being the fact that they believe that women read more beauty magazines than men as well as the fact that they are obsessed with looking ‘perfect’.
I was quiet surprised by the results to the trickery being used to create that perfect model, most of them said that it didn’t bother them and that the fact of it being their body to photograph these celebs and the celebs wanting to look ‘perfect’ that they believe that’s why Photoshop is used.
When i asked if they would buy a magazine of real mean, 2/5 said yes, due to the fact of one trying to impress his girlfriend and the other wanting to see if it would change who teenage boys feel about their women weight and shape, and to see if the industry would actually do such a thing.
Boys Body image
This questionnaire was all about trying to find out (just like the girls) what they did/didn’t like about their bodies. I wanted to know if they have/had dieted, as well as if they exercise and weigh themselves to compare results between the two sexes. I asked 5 boys to fill out these forms however 1 boy didn’t want to so it left me with only 4 results.
Results
When asked if they were confident with their looks all 4 said yes.; which wasn’t really much of a surprise, although i did hope that a couple of them wouldn’t, but by the looks of things, teenage boys aren’t that affected by body image issues.
All 4 males had an issue with their body that they would like to change, which i found strange because they all said they were confident in the way they looked. If they were confident then why would they want to change it?
3 /4males said they exercise and don’t diet.
Most of them said they would change away they looked if they were asked to change, which i thought was sweet but then if they are with someone they should love them for the way they look, not want to change them.
What they think of us girls.
This questionnaire was to find out the truth about what the males think of us women and what they prefer, seeing as many of the females i spoke to said that the males prefer a thinner wife/girlfriend, but is this really true?
Results
All 4 males said what they find attractive is some part of a females body, although one said their confidence which was nice to know.
All 4 males said they prefer a woman’s personality than their looks. One said she could be beautiful, but boring, which is true. The said you can always learn to love what they look like, just as long as they got on with them then it would be fine.
They all said that they wouldn’t change how a girl looked just because of their mates, as well as they all answered by ‘Big busted women’ question, but none of them really seemed to know the real reason why women think that males want big busted women.
My questionnaires
These questionnaires were designed to find out as much information i could get out of both sexes. I wanted to know what bpdy issues they both ahd, and to compare results.
I also wanted to know what the males thought of us, as we believe that we have to be size 8 for them to be attracted to us.. but is this really true??
I got alot of fantastic answers to my questionnaires from both sexes and it was a good experience for them to open up and tell me what they feel about themselves and others. I asked many personal questionnaire slike weight and why (if they did) put themselves down in front of others… was it just for attention?
What Boys think Of girls
Body Image questionnaire
Hello, this questionnaire was designed by me to find out information on how women feel about their appearance. It is important to also gain information from a male point of view. The results of this questionnaire will form part of an ongoing project about how people perceive themselves for my Extended Project for my Creative and Media diploma in Art & Design.
All answers will remain confidential.
How old are you?(Tick one)
12-15 16-20 20 Over
What do you find attractive in a girl?
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
What is more important? Why?(Tick)
Their Looks Their Personality
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Do you know what body shapes there are for girls? If so write down which ones you know.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
What body shape do you like?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
What are girls’ best assets?
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Are you in a relationship? (Answer the questions below. If NOT go to question 12.)
Yes No
Do you mind if your girlfriend is getting a lot of male attention? If YES, why?
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Do you mind if your girlfriend talks to you about the way she looks? If YES then why?
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Do you find it a turn off if your girlfriend is always negative about the way they look? Why?
Yes No
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Do you find it a turn off if you give compliments but they’re always thrown back in your face?
Yes No
Do you always go for the same type of girl? (with regards to looks)
Yes No
What is it about big busted women that males find attractive?
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
If you went for a girl, who was completely different to what you look for, do you think you would still get along?
Yes No
If you loved a girl for the way they looked would you tell her often how she made you feel?
Yes No
Would you ever change the way a girl looked, if your mates found her unattractive? Please give reasons.
Yes No
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
How do you feel about size 0?
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you for completing my questionnaire
I appreciate your time and honesty.
Julia x
Boys Body image
Boys Body Image questionnaire
This questionnaire was designed by me to find out information on how you feel about your appearance. It is important to gain information from a male point of view as its not just women who suffer from low body confidence. The results of this questionnaire will form part of an ongoing project about how people perceive themselves for my Extended Project for my Creative and Media diploma in Art & Design.
All answers will remain confidential.
How old are you?(Tick one)
12-15 16-20 20 Over
Are you confident about the way you look?
Yes No
Is there any part/s of your body that you like? If so what?
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Are there any part/s of your body you have issues with? If so what and why?
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
If there could be anything you would change, what part/s of your body would it be? And why?
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Do you try to keep yourself fit for the ladies?
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Do you diet?
Yes No
Do you exercise?
Yes No
How often exercise do you do?
1-2 Days a week 3-5 Days a Week 5+ Days a week
Are you always in competition with the lads to get the ladies? Why is that?
Yes No
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Do girls usually just see you as a mate/close friend?
Yes No
How does that make you feel?
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Do you get a lot of compliments?
Yes No
Do you put yourself down in front of others? If so why do you do it?
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Are you in a relationship?
Yes No
Do you make an effort for your girlfriend with your appearance?
Yes No
Would you ever change if a girl asked you too? (E.g. a new haircut, outfit) Why?
Yes No
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you for completing my questionnaire
I appreciate your time and honesty.
Julia x
Girls Body Image
Body Image questionnaire
This questionnaire has been designed by me to find out information on what you think about your appearance. The results of this questionnaire will form part of an ongoing project about how people perceive themselves for my Extended Project in my Creative and Media diploma in Art & Design.
All answers will remain confidential.
How old are you?(Tick one)
12-15 16-20 20 Over
Are you confident about the way you look?
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Is there any part/s of your body that you like? If so what parts?
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Is there anything you would change about your body? If so what part/s would it be and why?
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
What do you think the PERFECT body is?
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Would you ever consider plastic surgery to get your perfect body? (Tick)
Yes No
Do you exercise? (Tick)
Yes No
How often do you exercise? (Tick One)
1-2 Days a week 3-5 Days a Week 5+ Days a week
Do you count the calories in your food?(Tick)
Yes No
Do you have any diet goals? If so explain which ones.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Do you care about what people think of your appearance? If so why?
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Are you embarrassed about the way you look? If so why?
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Do you know your own body shape?(Tick)
Yes No
What type of body shape do you have?
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Do you wear makeup? (Tick) Yes
No
Why do you wear makeup?
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Have you ever been fitted professionally for a bra?(Tick)
Yes No
Are you happy about your bra size? (Tick)
Yes No
Do you weight yourself?(Tick)
Yes No
If so, how often?
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Do you get envious of the way other girls look, Is so why?
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Do you compare yourself and your body shape to other girls around you? Why do you think you do that?
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Do you read beauty magazines? (Tick)
Yes No
What do you think of the models in the glossy magazines with regards to their shape?
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Would you like to look like them and is so why?
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
What do you think about size 0?
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Are you happy to except the way you are or do you try to hide your “horrible” parts?
Yes No
Do you put yourself down in front of others? If so why do you do it?
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Do you think you will ever learn to love your body the way you are?
Yes No
Thank you for taking part in my questionnaire =]
I appreciate your time and honesty.
Julia x
Girls Media
Media questionnaire
This questionnaire was designed by me to find out information on how you feel about the Medias portrayal about women within its magazine empire. The results of this questionnaire will form part of an ongoing project about how people perceive themselves for my Extended Project for my Creative and Media diploma in Art & Design.
All answers will remain confidential.
How old are you?(Tick one)
12-15 16-20 20 Over
Do you read beauty magazines? (Tick)
Yes No
Is yes, in general what is your opinion of their choice of model size?
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
With the model size mostly being super skinny models, do you think it would be more appropriate for them to use REAL women i.e. size 12-18. (Explain your answer)
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
What do you think about the adverts using body parts from more than one model, for example some nail polish adverts; the hand belongs to another model.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Do you agree with the concept of air brushing the models before the images are released to the magazine?
Yes No
How do you feel about this trickery being used to promote a false sense of perfection in women?
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
How much of this false imagery of women effects both young and grown up women, and how does it affect you?
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
What else do you think effects girls perceptions of their figure? (i.e. Mannequins, TV, computer Games – SIMS)
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Do you think women have a hard time trying to live up to the models posted in the magazines?
Yes No
Do you think the magazines will ever change their view of women and take responsibility for the effects it’s caused on our society?
Yes No
If a magazine was produced that used REAL women as models within its pages, and no other Photoshop editing to enhance them, would you buy such a magazine and if so why?
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you for your time, patience and honesty.
Julia x
Boys Media
Media questionnaire
This questionnaire has been designed by me to find out information on how you feel about the Medias portrayal about men and women in its magazine empire. The results of this questionnaire will form part of an ongoing project about how people perceive themselves for my Extended Project in my Creative and Media diploma in Art & Design.
All answers will remain confidential.
How old are you?(Tick one)
12-15 16-20 20 Over
How do you feel about the magazines displaying men as being 6 ft hunks?
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Do you think they should model REAL men of all different shapes and sizes?
Yes No
Who you think the Medias portrayals of these models (both men and women) have more of an impact on? And why?
Men Women
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Do you think both men and women have a hard time in the modelling agency with all the restrictions placed upon them to find that PERFECT model, for example, none of the men images have chest hair and are all tanned up plus that 6 pack. Women have to have no imperfections such as scars, tattoos etc.? Explain your answer.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
How much of this false imagery of men affects teenagers, and how does it affect you?
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
If a magazine was produced that used REAL men as models within its pages, and no other Photoshop editing to enhance them, would you buy such a magazine and if so why?
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you for your time, patience and honesty
Julia
