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The Effects of Idealized Fitness Images on Anxiety, Depression and Global Mood States in College Age Males and Females

University of Wisconsin Whitewater, USA, garvina{at}uww.edu

Christopher Damson

Mayo Clinic, Rochester, USA

The primary purpose of this investigation was to quantify the effects of fitness media exposure on psychological affect utilizing the Solomon 4-group design. Volunteers were counterbalanced and randomly assigned to 30 minutes of viewing either a fitness or control magazine. State anxiety (STAI), tension, depression, anger vigor, fatigue, confusion, and global mood (POMS) were measured. Results indicate that pre-test sensitization was not a significant factor when testing the psychological factors in this investigation. Additionally, the outcomes associated with viewing ultra-fit images in popular media are not a benign experience and merit further examination.

Key Words: anxiety • fitness • media • mood • Solomon design

Journal of Health Psychology, Vol. 13, No. 3, 433-437 (2008)
DOI: 10.1177/1359105307088146


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