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Educating women about normal female genital appearance variation
Gemma Sharp1, Marika Tiggemann1
1School of Psychology, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia 5001, Australia.
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|January 2, 2016
Summary
An educational video improved women's understanding of genital appearance diversity and media retouching. While it didn't change self-attitudes, participants shared knowledge, suggesting video's potential for broader education.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Media Studies
- Women's Health
Background:
- Societal pressures and media portrayals often create unrealistic expectations of female genital appearance.
- Limited public knowledge exists regarding the natural variation in female genitalia and the impact of digital alteration in media.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of online resources in educating women about genital appearance diversity and media retouching.
- To assess the impact of these resources on women's attitudes toward their own genitals.
Main Methods:
- 136 female undergraduate students were randomly assigned to view a photographic array, a video on digital airbrushing, both, or neither.
- Participants' knowledge of genital appearance variation and attitudes toward their own genitals were assessed.
Main Results:
- The video significantly enhanced perceptions of genital appearance diversity and awareness of digital airbrushing.
- No significant changes in attitudes toward own genitals were observed, likely due to low baseline concern.
- Women exposed to the video expressed willingness to share information with others.
Conclusions:
- An educational video is a promising tool for increasing awareness of genital appearance diversity and media manipulation.
- While direct impact on self-attitudes was limited, the video fosters knowledge dissemination among women.
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