a Division of Social Sciences , The Pennsylvania State University , Abington , PA , USA.
b Department of Psychology , Rutgers University , Camden , NJ , USA.
Psychol Health Med. 2017 Dec;22(10):1271-1277. doi: 10.1080/13548506.2017.1330544. Epub 2017 May 24.
Tanning is often prompted by appearance concerns, yet little is known about associations between tanning and other appearance-altering behaviors. In the current study, we examined potential correlates of indoor and outdoor tanning that, like tanning, may enhance appearance but present health risks. College students (N = 284; Mage = 20.14, SD = 3.39) completed a survey. The main outcome measures were indoor tanning and outdoor sunbathing. Participants also answered questions pertaining to piercings and tattoos, healthy and unhealthy dieting behaviors, cigarette smoking, and interest in cosmetic surgery and enhancements. Results indicate that indoor tanners were more likely to have piercings, tattoos, to engage in healthy dieting behaviors, and to express interest in cosmetic enhancements. Outdoor sunbathers were more interested in cosmetic enhancements than non-outdoor sunbathers, and female outdoor sunbathers reported more unhealthy dieting behaviors than male outdoor sunbathers. These findings provide evidence for college students' engagement in a constellation of appearance-oriented risk behaviors.
晒黑通常是出于对外貌的关注，但人们对晒黑与其他改变外貌的行为之间的联系知之甚少。在目前的研究中，我们研究了与室内和室外晒黑相关的潜在因素，这些因素与晒黑一样，可能会改善外貌，但存在健康风险。大学生（N=284；Mage=20.14，SD=3.39）完成了一项调查。主要的结果衡量标准是室内晒黑和室外日光浴。参与者还回答了有关穿孔和纹身、健康和不健康的节食行为、吸烟以及对整容和美容增强的兴趣的问题。结果表明，室内晒黑者更有可能穿孔和纹身，更有可能进行健康的节食行为，并对美容增强表达兴趣。室外日光浴者比非室外日光浴者更感兴趣美容增强，而女性室外日光浴者比男性室外日光浴者报告更多的不健康节食行为。这些发现为大学生参与一系列以外貌为导向的风险行为提供了证据。
