The Influence of Gender on Personal Grooming Behaviors among ERAU Students
Abstract
Preening behaviors are a type of self-grooming behavior that people engage in to maintain their desired appearance. It is well-established that preening behaviors are prevalent among both men and women, with research suggesting that women engage in more preening behaviors than men (Daly, 1983, p. 183). This observational study investigates whether the reported gender difference in preening behaviors persists among contemporary college students. A total of 200 observations were conducted for 30-minute intervals at randomized times for two weeks. The results suggest that there is no significant difference in the number of preening behaviors performed by each gender, supported by a p-value greater than 0.05. However, both genders exhibited a significant display of hair adjustments, with an average of 1.80 adjustments per student, significantly exceeding the composite average of 1.29 preening behaviors per student. While this study provides an initial look at preening behaviors among ERAU students, further research is needed to fully understand the factors that influence these behaviors.
The Influence of Gender on Personal Grooming Behaviors among ERAU Students
Preening behaviors are a type of self-grooming behavior that people engage in to maintain their desired appearance. It is well-established that preening behaviors are prevalent among both men and women, with research suggesting that women engage in more preening behaviors than men (Daly, 1983, p. 183). This observational study investigates whether the reported gender difference in preening behaviors persists among contemporary college students. A total of 200 observations were conducted for 30-minute intervals at randomized times for two weeks. The results suggest that there is no significant difference in the number of preening behaviors performed by each gender, supported by a p-value greater than 0.05. However, both genders exhibited a significant display of hair adjustments, with an average of 1.80 adjustments per student, significantly exceeding the composite average of 1.29 preening behaviors per student. While this study provides an initial look at preening behaviors among ERAU students, further research is needed to fully understand the factors that influence these behaviors.