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The impact of body image on leadership self-concept in college male resident advisors

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dc.contributor.authorFox, John Walter, author
dc.contributor.authorKuk, Linda, advisor
dc.contributor.authorTucker, Gardiner L., committee member
dc.contributor.authorGloeckner, Gene, committee member
dc.contributor.authorSheafor, Bradford, committee member
dc.date.accessioned2007-01-03T06:30:37Z
dc.date.available2007-01-03T06:30:37Z
dc.date.issued2014
dc.description.abstractThe purpose of this study was to explore the dynamic relationship between a participant's body image and their leadership self-concept at a large, Rocky Mountain, Research University. Increasing objectification and linking body shape/size/muscularity to masculinity has led to more interest in the male experience (Luciano, 1997) and also led to increased research on this topic (Grogan, 2007). Student leadership development has been at the core of higher educational goals and part of a well-rounded learning experience (Astin & Astin, 2000). Using the Implicit Leadership Theory (ILT) as a guide on assumed leader traits, this study illustrated the experiences of student leaders, specifically resident advisors, with their leadership self-concept and body image. This qualitative study utilized an Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) approach. This study was comprised of ten student interviews who serve as resident advisors at a large, Rocky Mountain Research University. The analysis used personal and in-depth details from individual interviews. Participant perspectives were used to describe the experience each individual encountered through their leadership experience and body image. Analysis of the data presented five overarching themes: (1) Body image self-perception vs. perception by others, including body size, height, and clothing; (2) Leaders are fit and attractive, but relatable; (3) Being Fit through sport, military, and working out; (4) Personality and approachability over physical attributes; (5) respect and authority through body size and height, particularly in conduct confrontations. The data from these interviews can be utilized to develop greater understanding of male student leaders and training that provides increased connection to residents, regardless of body type.
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dc.format.mediumdoctoral dissertations
dc.identifierFox_colostate_0053A_12566.pdf
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10217/83741
dc.languageEnglish
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisherColorado State University. Libraries
dc.relation.ispartof2000-2019
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dc.subjectleadership
dc.subjectbody image
dc.subjectresident advisor
dc.subjectself-concept
dc.subjectuniversity
dc.titleThe impact of body image on leadership self-concept in college male resident advisors
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thesis.degree.disciplineEducation
thesis.degree.grantorColorado State University
thesis.degree.levelDoctoral
thesis.degree.nameDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

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