Distorting reality for children: body size proportions of Barbie and Ken dolls.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Using hip measurements as a constant, calculations were made to determine the changes necessary for a young, healthy adult woman and man to attain the same body proportions as Barbie and Ken dolls, respectively. Among the changes necessary were for the female to increase 24 in. in height, 5 in. in the chest, and 3.2 in. in neck length, while decreasing 6 in. in the waist, and for the male to increase 20 in. in height, 11 in. in the chest, and 7.9 in. in neck circumference. Like adults, children are exposed to highly unrealistic ideals for shape and weight.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Brownell, KD; Napolitano, MA
Published Date
- November 1995
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 18 / 3
Start / End Page
- 295 - 298
PubMed ID
- 8556027
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1098-108X
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0276-3478
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1002/1098-108x(199511)18:3<295::aid-eat2260180313>3.0.co;2-r
Language
- eng