Visual attention in mixed-gender groups
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Visual attention in mixed-gender groups
A basic principle of objectification theory is that a mere glance from a stranger represents the potential to be sexualized, triggering women to take on the perspective of others and become vigilant to their appearance. However, research has yet to document gendered gaze patterns in social groups. The present study examined visual attention in groups of varying gender composition to understand ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Frontiers in Psychology
سال: 2015
ISSN: 1664-1078
DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2014.01569