Help me: My survey for Media class for women.

I am doing an investigation for my Media class about if images in print media have an affect on eating disorders in women, because most of the images in magazines etc are of women looking perfect.

If anyone could take a look at the images below and answer these questions I would really be grateful :)

http://www.fashionstylestrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/jessica-alba-campari-calendar.jpg

http://img.ezinemark.com/imagemanager2/files/30002668/2010/07/2010-07-12-14-40-19-3-south-african-supermodel-candice-swanepoel.jpeg

Put an X in the boxes that apply to you.

To you, these women look:
[ ] Just right
[ ] Too slim/skinny
[ ] Too big/ not slim enough

Do you think that these women have a better figure than you?
[ ] Yes, and it makes me feel bad about myself and how I look
[ ] Just a little
[ ] No, I’m happy with the way I look and don’t feel the need to look like the women in these images

Are you currently?
[ ] On a diet
[ ] Eating too much
[ ] Eating a normal amount/ none of the above

Would you rather?
[ ] Go on an unhealthy diet to have the perfect figure
[ ] Have a healthy diet but have more fat than you would like

Thank you :)

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  • christine24t
    christine24t Posts: 6,063 Member
    To you, these women look:
    [ x ] Just right
    [ ] Too slim/skinny
    [ ] Too big/ not slim enough

    Do you think that these women have a better figure than you?
    [x ] Yes, and it makes me feel bad about myself and how I look
    [ ] Just a little
    [ ] No, I’m happy with the way I look and don’t feel the need to look like the women in these images

    Are you currently?
    [x ] On a diet
    [x ] Eating too much
    [ ] Eating a normal amount/ none of the above

    Would you rather?
    [ ] Go on an unhealthy diet to have the perfect figure
    [x ] Have a healthy diet but have more fat than you would like
  • cannonsky
    cannonsky Posts: 850 Member
    To you, these women look:
    [x ] Just right
    [ ] Too slim/skinny
    [ ] Too big/ not slim enough

    Do you think that these women have a better figure than you?
    [x ] Yes, and it makes me feel bad about myself and how I look
    [ ] Just a little
    [ ] No, I’m happy with the way I look and don’t feel the need to look like the women in these images

    Are you currently?
    [ x] On a diet
    [ ] Eating too much
    [ ] Eating a normal amount/ none of the above

    Would you rather?
    [ ] Go on an unhealthy diet to have the perfect figure
    [x ] Have a healthy diet but have more fat than you would like

    Thank you :)
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  • shayjgordon
    shayjgordon Posts: 90 Member
    To you, these women look:
    [X ] Just right
    [ ] Too slim/skinny
    [ ] Too big/ not slim enough

    Do you think that these women have a better figure than you?
    [X] Yes, and it makes me feel bad about myself and how I look
    [ ] Just a little
    [ ] No, I’m happy with the way I look and don’t feel the need to look like the women in these images

    Are you currently?
    [X] On a diet
    [ ] Eating too much
    [ ] Eating a normal amount/ none of the above

    Would you rather?
    [ ] Go on an unhealthy diet to have the perfect figure
    [X] Have a healthy diet but have more fat than you would like
  • BeautyFromPain
    BeautyFromPain Posts: 4,952 Member
    I am doing an investigation for my Media class about if images in print media have an affect on eating disorders in women, because most of the images in magazines etc are of women looking perfect.

    If anyone could take a look at the images below and answer these questions I would really be grateful :)

    http://www.fashionstylestrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/jessica-alba-campari-calendar.jpg

    http://img.ezinemark.com/imagemanager2/files/30002668/2010/07/2010-07-12-14-40-19-3-south-african-supermodel-candice-swanepoel.jpeg

    Put an X in the boxes that apply to you.

    To you, these women look:
    [x ] Just right
    [ ] Too slim/skinny
    [ ] Too big/ not slim enough

    Do you think that these women have a better figure than you?
    [x ] Yes, and it makes me feel bad about myself and how I look
    [ ] Just a little
    [ ] No, I’m happy with the way I look and don’t feel the need to look like the women in these images

    Are you currently?
    [ ] On a diet
    [ ] Eating too much
    [ ] Eating a normal amount/ none of the above
    [x] on a lifestyle change

    Would you rather?
    [ ] Go on an unhealthy diet to have the perfect figure
    [x ] Have a healthy diet but have more fat than you would like

    Thank you :)
  • To you, these women look:
    [X ] Just right
    [ ] Too slim/skinny
    [ ] Too big/ not slim enough

    Do you think that these women have a better figure than you?
    [X ] Yes, and it makes me feel bad about myself and how I look
    [ ] Just a little
    [ ] No, I’m happy with the way I look and don’t feel the need to look like the women in these images

    Are you currently?
    [X ] On a diet
    [ ] Eating too much
    [ ] Eating a normal amount/ none of the above

    Would you rather?
    [ ] Go on an unhealthy diet to have the perfect figure
    [X ] Have a healthy diet but have more fat than you would like

    Thank you :)
  • IamJacksColdSweat
    IamJacksColdSweat Posts: 106 Member
    To you, these women look:
    [X ] Just right
    [ ] Too slim/skinny
    [ ] Too big/ not slim enough

    Do you think that these women have a better figure than you?
    [ ] Yes, and it makes me feel bad about myself and how I look
    [X ] Just a little
    [ ] No, I’m happy with the way I look and don’t feel the need to look like the women in these images

    Are you currently?
    [ ] On a diet
    [ ] Eating too much
    [X ] Eating a normal amount/ none of the above

    Would you rather?
    [ ] Go on an unhealthy diet to have the perfect figure
    [X ] Have a healthy diet but have more fat than you would like

    Edited to add: These women have WAY better bodies than I do, but it doesn't make me feel bad about myself because even though I would love to be smaller, I'm just not built the way they are so there is no use feeling bad about what will never be mine :)
  • tdp2012
    tdp2012 Posts: 26 Member
    To you, these women look:
    [x] Just right
    [ ] Too slim/skinny
    [ ] Too big/ not slim enough

    Do you think that these women have a better figure than you?
    [ ] Yes, and it makes me feel bad about myself and how I look
    [ ] Just a little
    [x ] No, I’m happy with the way I look and don’t feel the need to look like the women in these images

    Are you currently?
    [ ] On a diet
    [ ] Eating too much
    [x ] Eating a normal amount/ none of the above

    Would you rather?
    [ ] Go on an unhealthy diet to have the perfect figure
    [x ] Have a healthy diet but have more fat than you would like
  • juliesummers
    juliesummers Posts: 738 Member
    To you, these women look:
    [ x] Just right
    [ ] Too slim/skinny
    [ ] Too big/ not slim enough

    Do you think that these women have a better figure than you?
    [ ] Yes, and it makes me feel bad about myself and how I look
    [ x] Just a little
    [ ] No, I’m happy with the way I look and don’t feel the need to look like the women in these images

    Are you currently?
    [x] On a diet
    [ ] Eating too much
    [ ] Eating a normal amount/ none of the above

    Would you rather?
    [x really I'd rather go on a healthy, but low cal diet and exercise a lot to get the perfect figure.but realistically I know I don't eat enough. I'm working on it] Go on an unhealthy diet to have the perfect figure
    [] Have a healthy diet but have more fat than you would like
  • ElizaRoche
    ElizaRoche Posts: 2,005 Member
    To you, these women look:
    [x ] Just right
    [ ] Too slim/skinny
    [ ] Too big/ not slim enough

    Do you think that these women have a better figure than you?
    [ x] Yes, and it makes me feel bad about myself and how I look (but I dont really feel bad about it, im working on it)
    [ ] Just a little
    [ ] No, I’m happy with the way I look and don’t feel the need to look like the women in these images

    Are you currently?
    [x ] On a diet
    [ ] Eating too much
    [ ] Eating a normal amount/ none of the above

    Would you rather?
    [ ] Go on an unhealthy diet to have the perfect figure
    [x ] Have a healthy diet but have more fat than you would like
  • cranberrycat
    cranberrycat Posts: 233 Member
    To you, these women look:
    [x ] Just right
    [ ] Too slim/skinny
    [ ] Too big/ not slim enough

    Do you think that these women have a better figure than you?
    [x ] Yes, and it makes me feel bad about myself and how I look
    [ ] Just a little
    [ ] No, I’m happy with the way I look and don’t feel the need to look like the women in these images

    Are you currently?
    [x ] On a diet
    [ ] Eating too much
    [ ] Eating a normal amount/ none of the above

    Would you rather?
    [ ] Go on an unhealthy diet to have the perfect figure
    [x ] Have a healthy diet but have more fat than you would like
  • alias1001
    alias1001 Posts: 634 Member
    Wouldn't this skew your results? Not randomized enough because this is a weight management site? And people will be prone to have body image issues?

    Anyway, I've seen the first image before. Pretty sure the second is the same.

    1.: b. Too skinny
    2. c. [i'd like to change my appearance, but not to that degree]
    3. a. On a diet [most people will be here]
    4. b. Have a healthy diet and be imperfect
  • toriaenator
    toriaenator Posts: 423 Member
    Put an X in the boxes that apply to you.

    To you, these women look:
    [X ] Just right
    [ ] Too slim/skinny
    [ ] Too big/ not slim enough

    Do you think that these women have a better figure than you?
    [ ] Yes, and it makes me feel bad about myself and how I look
    [ X] Just a little
    [ ] No, I’m happy with the way I look and don’t feel the need to look like the women in these images

    Are you currently?
    [ ] On a diet
    [ ] Eating too much
    [ X] Eating a normal amount/ none of the above

    Would you rather?
    [ ] Go on an unhealthy diet to have the perfect figure
    [ X] Have a healthy diet but have more fat than you would like

    They're hot ahaha
  • llamalland
    llamalland Posts: 246 Member
    To you, these women look:
    [x ] Just right
    [ ] Too slim/skinny
    [ ] Too big/ not slim enough

    Do you think that these women have a better figure than you?
    [x ] Yes, and it makes me feel bad about myself and how I look *** doesn't make me feel bad about myself, but they have a better figure than I!
    [ ] Just a little
    [ ] No, I’m happy with the way I look and don’t feel the need to look like the women in these images

    Are you currently?
    [x ] On a diet
    [ ] Eating too much
    [ ] Eating a normal amount/ none of the above

    Would you rather?
    [ ] Go on an unhealthy diet to have the perfect figure
    [x] Have a healthy diet but have more fat than you would like
  • jonbobfrog
    jonbobfrog Posts: 294
    To you, these women look:
    [x] Just right
    [ ] Too slim/skinny
    [ ] Too big/ not slim enough

    Do you think that these women have a better figure than you?
    [x] Yes, and it makes me feel bad about myself and how I look
    [ ] Just a little
    [ ] No, I’m happy with the way I look and don’t feel the need to look like the women in these images

    Are you currently?
    [x] On a diet
    [x] Eating too much
    [ ] Eating a normal amount/ none of the above

    Would you rather?
    [x] Go on an unhealthy diet to have the perfect figure
    [ ] Have a healthy diet but have more fat than you would like
  • stepherzzzzz
    stepherzzzzz Posts: 469 Member
    To you, these women look:
    [x] Just right
    [ ] Too slim/skinny
    [ ] Too big/ not slim enough

    Do you think that these women have a better figure than you?
    [ ] Yes, and it makes me feel bad about myself and how I look
    [x] Just a little
    [ ] No, I’m happy with the way I look and don’t feel the need to look like the women in these images

    Are you currently?
    [ ] On a diet
    [ ] Eating too much
    [x] Eating a normal amount/ none of the above

    Would you rather?
    [ ] Go on an unhealthy diet to have the perfect figure
    [x] Have a healthy diet but have more fat than you would like
  • Awkward30
    Awkward30 Posts: 1,927 Member
    I am doing an investigation for my Media class about if images in print media have an affect on eating disorders in women, because most of the images in magazines etc are of women looking perfect.

    If anyone could take a look at the images below and answer these questions I would really be grateful :)

    http://www.fashionstylestrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/jessica-alba-campari-calendar.jpg

    http://img.ezinemark.com/imagemanager2/files/30002668/2010/07/2010-07-12-14-40-19-3-south-african-supermodel-candice-swanepoel.jpeg

    Put an X in the boxes that apply to you.

    To you, these women look:
    [ x ] Just right
    [ ] Too slim/skinny
    [ ] Too big/ not slim enough

    Do you think that these women have a better figure than you?
    [ ] Yes, and it makes me feel bad about myself and how I look
    [ x ] Just a little
    [ ] No, I’m happy with the way I look and don’t feel the need to look like the women in these images

    Are you currently?
    [ x ] On a diet
    [ ] Eating too much
    [ ] Eating a normal amount/ none of the above

    Would you rather?
    [ ] Go on an unhealthy diet to have the perfect figure
    [ x ] Have a healthy diet but have more fat than you would like

    Although I don't think these questions do my feelings justice. I love their bodies, but I love mine too. I think images can only effect your body image if you let them...
  • gemmaldavies
    gemmaldavies Posts: 379
    I am doing an investigation for my Media class about if images in print media have an affect on eating disorders in women, because most of the images in magazines etc are of women looking perfect.

    If anyone could take a look at the images below and answer these questions I would really be grateful :)

    http://www.fashionstylestrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/jessica-alba-campari-calendar.jpg

    http://img.ezinemark.com/imagemanager2/files/30002668/2010/07/2010-07-12-14-40-19-3-south-african-supermodel-candice-swanepoel.jpeg

    Put an X in the boxes that apply to you.

    To you, these women look:
    [ X ] Just right
    [ ] Too slim/skinny
    [ ] Too big/ not slim enough

    Do you think that these women have a better figure than you?
    [ X ] Yes, and it makes me feel bad about myself and how I look
    [ ] Just a little
    [ ] No, I’m happy with the way I look and don’t feel the need to look like the women in these images

    Are you currently?
    [ ] On a diet
    [ ] Eating too much
    [ X ] Eating a normal amount/ none of the above

    Would you rather?
    [ ] Go on an unhealthy diet to have the perfect figure
    [ X ] Have a healthy diet but have more fat than you would like

    Thank you :)
  • rachleb
    rachleb Posts: 59 Member
    To you, these women look:
    [x ] Just right
    [ ] Too slim/skinny
    [ ] Too big/ not slim enough

    Do you think that these women have a better figure than you?
    [ ] Yes, and it makes me feel bad about myself and how I look
    [x ] Just a little
    [ ] No, I’m happy with the way I look and don’t feel the need to look like the women in these images

    Are you currently?
    [ ] On a diet
    [ ] Eating too much
    [x ] Eating a normal amount/ none of the above

    Would you rather?
    [ ] Go on an unhealthy diet to have the perfect figure
    [x ] Have a healthy diet but have more fat than you would like
  • student94
    student94 Posts: 120 Member
    To you, these women look:
    [x] Just right
    [ ] Too slim/skinny
    [ ] Too big/ not slim enough

    Do you think that these women have a better figure than you?
    [x] Yes, and it makes me feel bad about myself and how I look
    [ ] Just a little
    [ ] No, I’m happy with the way I look and don’t feel the need to look like the women in these images

    Are you currently?
    [x] On a diet
    [ ] Eating too much
    [ ] Eating a normal amount/ none of the above

    Would you rather?
    [ ] Go on an unhealthy diet to have the perfect figure
    [x] Have a healthy diet but have more fat than you would like
  • Ocarina
    Ocarina Posts: 1,550 Member
    To you, these women look:
    [ x ] Just right
    [ ] Too slim/skinny
    [ ] Too big/ not slim enough

    Do you think that these women have a better figure than you?
    [ ] Yes, and it makes me feel bad about myself and how I look
    [x ] Just a little
    [ ] No, I’m happy with the way I look and don’t feel the need to look like the women in these images

    Are you currently?
    [ ] On a diet
    [ ] Eating too much
    [ x] Eating a normal amount/ none of the above

    Would you rather?
    [ ] Go on an unhealthy diet to have the perfect figure
    [x ] Have a healthy diet but have more fat than you would like
  • smkafka
    smkafka Posts: 134 Member
    Put an X in the boxes that apply to you.

    To you, these women look:
    x Just right
    [ ] Too slim/skinny
    [ ] Too big/ not slim enough

    Do you think that these women have a better figure than you?
    [x ] Yes, and it makes me feel bad about myself and how I look
    [ ] Just a little
    [ ] No, I’m happy with the way I look and don’t feel the need to look like the women in these images

    Are you currently?
    [x ] On a diet
    [ ] Eating too much
    [ ] Eating a normal amount/ none of the above

    Would you rather?
    [ ] Go on an unhealthy diet to have the perfect figure
    [x ] Have a healthy diet but have more fat than you would like
  • Kooraloo
    Kooraloo Posts: 362 Member
    To you, these women look:
    [x] Just right
    [ ] Too slim/skinny
    [ ] Too big/ not slim enough

    Do you think that these women have a better figure than you?
    [x] Yes, and it makes me feel bad about myself and how I look
    [ ] Just a little
    [ ] No, I’m happy with the way I look and don’t feel the need to look like the women in these images

    Are you currently?
    [x] On a diet
    [ ] Eating too much
    [ ] Eating a normal amount/ none of the above

    Would you rather?
    [ ] Go on an unhealthy diet to have the perfect figure
    [x] Have a healthy diet but have more fat than you would like