Author Information

Austin Wood

Is this project an undergraduate, graduate, or faculty project?

Undergraduate

Project Type

individual

Campus

Daytona Beach

Authors' Class Standing

Austin Wood, Senior

Lead Presenter's Name

Austin Wood

Lead Presenter's College

DB College of Arts and Sciences

Faculty Mentor Name

Donna Barbie

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.

Did this research project receive funding support (Spark, SURF, Research Abroad, Student Internal Grants, Collaborative, Climbing, or Ignite Grants) from the Office of Undergraduate Research?

No

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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.

 

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