Albarqawi, Furat (2024) Mind Your Grunt: The Impact of Grunting on Social Perceptions in the Gym. Bachelor thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
Grunting is a behavior commonly performed in gyms, especially by males. Previous literature suggested that men grunt in order to attain social benefits such as being perceived more masculine and dominant. However, there is a lack of empirical evidence demonstrating how a male grunter is really perceived by others. Hence, this study was the first experiment conducted to gain insights into how a man is perceived by those around him when he grunts in the gym, and to investigate if there are any gender differences in perception. This research employed a 2x2 experimental design and examined the effects of grunting on perceptions of masculinity, social dominance, and both physical and social attractiveness. A sample of 327 UK participants, aged 18 to 78, was exposed to a video depicting either a grunting or non-grunting man and subsequently completed a questionnaire. The results were analyzed using a 2-way ANOVA. The findings revealed that grunting diminishes perceptions of masculinity and both physical and social attractiveness while enhancing perceptions of social dominance, the latter particularly among women. This study significantly enhances the theoretical understanding of grunting behavior in gyms and provides practical insights for male gym-goers. The findings suggest that men should carefully consider the potential negative social perceptions associated with grunting when deciding whether to engage in this behavior during their workouts. Keywords: Grunting, masculinity, social dominance, social attractiveness, physical attractiveness, perceptions
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Supervisor name: | Koc, Y. and Lee, C.Y. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | None [Bachelor Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 11 Jul 2024 14:13 |
| Last Modified: | 11 Jul 2024 14:13 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/3833 |
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