Most gyms or group exercise classes use
mirrors. Although mirrors aid exercisers in
correcting form, research has uncovered
several negative effects of mirrors in
exercise behavior as well. The presence of
mirrors can heighten one’s awareness of
physique (14). Self-awareness theory (5)
states that anything that causes focus on the
self will increase self-awareness. If there is a
perceived discrepancy between the actual
and ideal self on salient characteristics such
as fitness, negative affect may occur.
Observing oneself in the mirror, especially
with the comparison of ideal fit body type
images, can lead to negative mood and
most especially for women (7).
Additionally, because women are more
likely than men to report body-image
dissatisfaction and engage in methods to
reduce or maintain their weight (9), it is
plausible that the presence of mirrors
during exercise may highlight body-image
dissatisfaction for females more than males.
Most gyms or group exercise classes usemirrors. Although mirrors aid exercisers incorrecting form, research has uncoveredseveral negative effects of mirrors inexercise behavior as well. The presence ofmirrors can heighten one’s awareness ofphysique (14). Self-awareness theory (5)states that anything that causes focus on theself will increase self-awareness. If there is aperceived discrepancy between the actualand ideal self on salient characteristics suchas fitness, negative affect may occur.Observing oneself in the mirror, especiallywith the comparison of ideal fit body typeimages, can lead to negative mood andmost especially for women (7).Additionally, because women are morelikely than men to report body-imagedissatisfaction and engage in methods toreduce or maintain their weight (9), it isplausible that the presence of mirrorsduring exercise may highlight body-imagedissatisfaction for females more than males.
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