Body image in adulthood: A projective approach

Author(s): Cooper, C. C., Dougherty, L. M., Cook, D. B.

Journal/Book: J Personal Assess. 1997; 68: 10 Industrial Ave, Mahwah, NJ 07430-2262. Lawrence Erlbaum Assoc Inc. 628-649.

Abstract: A sample of 210 persons varying by age (young adults, middle-aged, older adults), gender, and relationship status (single or involved) were administered the Holtzman Inkblot Technique (HIT) and Geriatric Draw-A-Person (G-DAP) to ascertain projectively assessed aspects of body image in adulthood. Results suggested that both the HIT and G-DAP were sensitive to the effects of age and gender, wherein young adults scored higher on both HIT Barrier and Penetration than both middle-aged or older adults. In addition, G-DAP scores favored young adults. HIT Penetration scores varied by both age and relationship status.

Note: Article Hayslip B, Univ N Texas, Dept Psychol, POB 76203, Denton,TX 76203 USA

Keyword(s): EATING DISORDERS; PERCEPTIONS; UPDATE; SHAPE; WOMEN

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