Bahajji, Lina (2024) How does grunting influence masculinity, social dominance and attractiveness perceptions in gyms? Bachelor thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
Grunting during weightlifting is common in gyms. Whilst a number of studies have attempted to investigate the motivations behind grunting, there remains a lack of empirical research on the perceptions of people who grunt. Therefore, this study aims to explore the effect of grunting on perceived masculinity, perceived social dominance, and perceived attractiveness in gyms. A total in 327 participants were recruited to watch a video clip of a target exercising whilst grunting or exercising whilst simply breathing (no-grunting condition). After viewing the video, participants answered questions assessing their perceptions of the target. One-way ANOVAs revealed significant main effects of condition on all three variables: the grunting target was perceived as less masculine and less attractive, though more socially dominant. Though no significant gender differences were found in how grunters are perceived, some intriguing differences emerged between how male and female participants rated the grunting target. Our findings suggest that grunting in gyms influences perceptions of masculinity, social dominance and attractiveness. Future research should explore these perceptions in greater depth to understand their underlying mechanisms and potential impacts on behavior and social interactions.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Supervisor name: | Koc, Y. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | None [Bachelor Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 23 Jul 2024 10:20 |
| Last Modified: | 23 Jul 2024 10:20 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/4031 |
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