Using interviewers' ratings of respondents' physical appearance this study examined the relationship between physical attractiveness and wages treating the former as marginal to a baseline, human-capital derived equation. To test the hypotheses about the consequences of physical attractiveness alone or conditioned by other factors on earnings and wage growth we estimated wage and wage growth equations using 3 cross-sectional and 3 panel data sets derived from the Canadian Quality of Life survey. The cross-sectional estimates indicated that the effect of physical attractiveness on earnings was a plausible one and likely to be conditioned by other characteristics such as firm size, occupation, union membership, frequency of on-the-job supervision, and level of formal schooling. The 'above average' rated workers received pay premia ranging from +2.2% to 6.1% while those 'below average' received pay penalties ranging from-2.7% to -13.0% relative to the grand mean. The 'average' rated workers received pay penalties ranging from -0.7% to -3.4%. The main source of these wage differentials appears to be discrimination based on looks. The results of panel specifications also provided some support for the notion that physical attractiveness ratings were associated with differential wage growth and that the relationship between physical attractiveness and wage growth might be moderated by other individual or institutional characteristics of the workers, especially before adjustments for the lagged effects of wages were made. Overall, these results provide a moderate level of support for the thesis that physical attractiveness plays a role in the wage determination process in modern labour markets.

Coming to terms with breast loss and its effect on body image, femininity and self-esteem are major issues confronting women who have lost a breast to cancer. Furthermore, messages from the media, cosmetic industry and health care profession perpetuate the 'beauty myth' affecting the self-esteem of breast cancer patients. This emphasis on the aesthetic often takes precedence the grief associated with losing a body part that for many women is strongly linked to their self-concept. Based on interviews with nine breast cancer survivors in Winnipeg, Manitoba and Montreal, Quebec, three issues will be addressed: first how the cultural influences that support and perpetuate the 'beauty myth' affect breast cancer survivors; how, as a result of this issue, the grieving process is hindered and third, the experiences of women treated for breast cancer within the medical system. Implications for social work will also be discussed.

Įvaizdis – pasitikėjimo savimi, talentų, išskirtinių bruožų, gebėjimų, charakterio savybių ir išorinio vaizdo reprezentacija bei elgesio ir komunikacijos valdymas. Įvaizdžio kūrimas – tai asmeninė rinkodara ir kompetencija, nusakanti socialinį, ekonominį ir kultūrinį asmens statusą. Tinkamas įvaizdis palieka teisingą, įtikinamą įspūdį aplinkiniams bei skatina pasitikėjimą savimi. Atsižvelgiant į Lietuvos Respublikos Mokslo ir studijų įstatymo tikslą, kuris keliamas universitetams ugdyti visapusiškai išsilavinusią, etiškai atsakingą, kūrybingą ir verslią asmenybę bei siekiant tobulinti studijų procesą, kuris užtikrintų modernias į šiuolaikines studijas orientuotas studijas, atitinkančias studentų ir darbdavių lūkesčius, ir padėtų didinti studentų konkurencingumą darbo rinkoje, formuluojami Šiaulių universiteto netirto studentų įvaizdžio vertinimo probleminiai klausimai, implikuojantys papildomus siekinius studijų kokybės sistemai: kokius įvaizdžius kuria Šiaulių universiteto studentai, tapdami kūrybingomis, versliomis asmenybėmis? Kokius įvaizdžius jie pateikia ir kokią informaciją siunčia visuomenei rengdamiesi dalyvauti konkurencingoje darbo rinkoje? / Image – is the management of communication and behavior, representation of external prospect with character features such as self confidence, talents, exclusive features and abilities. Image creation – is personal marketing, which describes person’s social, economical and cultural status. Good image leaves the right and persuasive impression for surrounding people and stimulates self confidence. Considering the aim of the law of science and studies of The Republic of Lithuania, which upraises the task to educate well-rounded, ethically responsible, creative, enterprising personality and strive to develop the process of studying and warrants modern studies accordant to expectations of students and employers, at the same time helping to increase student competitive abilities in the lab our market. Formative problematic questions students image of Šiauliai University: what images creates students from Šiauliai University, when they become creative, enterprising persons? What kind of images they present and what kind of information they send to society when they are preparing to appear in competitive labor market?

The purpose of the study was to determine the perception of apparel quality based on perceived physical attractiveness of both the observer and model. Although there is research about apparel quality, what people view as physically attractive, and how people determine what is attractive, there has been little research about the relationship between these variables as well as observer background.Ninety-three Fashion Merchandising/Apparel Design and non majors completed one of two versions of a survey. The survey was presented on-line and included a picture that participants were asked to assess model attractiveness and apparel quality. A second version included a different model wearing similar clothing. Participants were also asked to rate their own attractiveness in relationship to the model and what quality features they consider when purchasing clothing.Frequencies and a two way ANOVA analysis revealed a statistically significant difference for model viewed/survey completed. Ratings of quality characteristics correlated to form a scale of quality. Education background influenced responses. / Department of Family and Consumer Sciences

SANTRAUKA Vyresniųjų klasių mokinių požiūrio į grožį ypatumai ir veiksniai Grožis yra nesuinteresuotas gėrėjimasis objektais, kuris kyla iš harmonijos ir tobulumo išgyvenimo. Kaip estetinė vertybė, jis įsikūnija meno, gamtos, žmogaus gyvenimo šaltiniuose. Požiūris — tai sąlygiškai pastovi nuomonių, interesų, pažiūrų išraiška, atspindinti asmens individualią patirtį; pažintinis – emocinis asmenybės santykis su tikrovės objektais ir pačiu savimi, kurį sąlygoja individuali pažintinė – emocinė patirtis. Tyrimo objektas —vyresniųjų klasių mokinių požiūris į grožį ir jį sąlygojantys veiksniai. Tikslas: atskleisti vyresniųjų klasių mokinių teigiamo požiūrio į grožį ypatumus ir jam įtakos turinčius sociopedagoginius veiksnius. Tyrimo hipotezė — teigiamam požiūriui į grožį vyresniame mokykliniame amžiuje turi įtakos: • mokinių įsitraukimas į aktyvią estetinę veiklą; • teigiamų emocijų išgyvenimas estetinėje veikloje; • mokinių saviraiškos poreikio patenkinimas estetinėje veikloje; • humaniški mokinių santykiai su pedagogais ir veiklos dalyviais. Tyrime dalyvavo 206 Vilniaus miesto 10-12 klasių mokiniai. Tyrimas atskleidė, kad vyresniųjų klasių mokiniai suvokia grožio svarbą žmogaus gyvenime ir pripažįsta, kad būtina pažinti grožį, nes jis suteikia emocinį pasitenkinimą, tačiau jie susiduria su sunkumais suvokdami ir vertindami grožį, pažymėdami, kad grožio pažinimas reikalauja didelių pastangų. Tyrimas patvirtino hipotezę, kad požiūriui į grožį turi įtakos humaniški mokinių santykiai... [toliau žr. visą tekstą] / SUMMARY FACTORS AND SPECIFICS OF THE POSITIVE ATTITUDE TOWARDS BEAUTY IN SENIOR PUPILS Beauty is one of human values, that why positive attitude toward beauty is very important aesthetic education task. Beauty is a quality or the combination of qualities that give pleasure to the senses or to the mind. Beautiful is all that perfectly reflects the nature and the essence of the things, events and relationships. View is a personal opinion or attitude; it is one’s way of understanding and interpreting a subject, events or even oneself. It is formed during individual and social experiences. The objects of the research — the attitude toward beauty among the senior pupils and promotion. The purpose of the research — to reveal the specifics of the attitude toward beauty among the senior pupils, factors, which have influence for it and some guidelines that stimulate positive attitude toward beauty. The tasks of the research: 1. to determinate concept of beauty; 2. define main sources of beauty; 3. to reveal the specifics of the attitude toward beauty among the senior pupils; 4. to show up pupils’ positive aesthetic emotions; 5. to compare attitude towards beauty in regard to gender and type of school; 6. to exclude factors of developing the attitude toward on beauty The hypothesis of the research — the attitude toward beauty in the senior pupils is determined by: • how actively pupils are participating in the aesthetic activities • how many positive emotions they experience during the... [to full text]

The purpose of this study is to compare students (both male and female), from the Linnaeus University in Kalmar, about their perceptions with a particular focus on identity and self-esteem. In regards to the current societal problem concerning obesity and beauty ideals, this paper aimed to study the student’s opinions concerning health and diets in order to fully answer the purpose of the study. The theory used in this paper is in particular regards to identity and self-esteem. In order to answer the study questions, a qualitative approach was conducted in the form of various focus groups. The result depicts that beauty ideals have a large impact, hence the choice of people using diets, fashion and fitness as well the informants' perceptions regarding their identity and self-esteem when looking at their own daily lifestyles.

This work aims to explore how normalized gender representations in images are heightened through the use of digital manipulation technologies and how that influences a spectator’s relationship both to the image and to their own body. After constructing a theoretical understanding of the ways in which images influence and create a normative beauty ideology, a critical case study analysis of the ways celebrities are photographed and digitally altered provides for a grounding of theoretical material.

Thesis (Ed.D.)--Georgia Southern University, 2007. / "A dissertation submitted to the Graduate Faculty of Georgia Southern University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Doctor of Education." Under the direction of Meta Y. Harris. ETD. Electronic version approved: May 2007. Includes bibliographical references (p. 96-102) and appendices.

Thesis (M. Phil.)--University of Hong Kong, 2008. / Also available in print.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Missouri-Columbia, 1996. / Typescript. Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves [310]-315). Also available on the Internet.