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2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 856-863
Author(s):  
Richard Jonathan O. Taduran

Purpose of the study: This study aimed to provide an explanation of the perceptions of height by selected Filipino youth and discuss the factors that shape these perceptions. By exploring these factors, this study gives an overview of the extended height affects an individual's experience and aspirations. Methodology: Both quantitative and qualitative surveys were conducted on 300 youth participants (150 males and 150 females), where they rated 30 statements and answered open-ended questions. Quantitative data were analyzed statistically, and qualitative data were arranged into a comprehensive matrix and thematic coding of responses. Main findings: Height mainly symbolizes three components: advantage, capability, and desirability. Participants believe that being tall is an advantage in playing sports, will open up opportunities for work, and can help in doing everyday tasks. Height can also be a key to attracting the opposite sex. The ‘bigger is better’ prejudice appears to extend to a person’s experiences as well—short people’s experiences differ from those of taller people. Benefits brought by tallness is so sought that many exert extra efforts to grow taller. Tall bodies demonstrate a non-economic advantage that gives higher status and sociopolitical distinction in society. Implications: The topic of body size is potent for analyzing culture and power. This study provides evidence on the biases on height perception by the Filipino youth and can be useful in future studies relating to height. Originality/Novelty of the study: There are either limited or no studies concentrating on cultural perceptions of height conducted in developing countries such as the Philippines. Moreover, the height of Filipinos has rarely been reported, and the data that are available tend to be in relatively obscure publications.


2016 ◽  
Vol 81 (4) ◽  
pp. 740-749 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryota Sakurai ◽  
Yoshinori Fujiwara ◽  
Masami Ishihara ◽  
Masashi Yasunaga ◽  
Susumu Ogawa ◽  
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2015 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michele Geronazzo ◽  
Federico Avanzini ◽  
Massimo Grassi

2014 ◽  
Vol 52 ◽  
pp. 96-100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefan Huynh ◽  
Jeanine K. Stefanucci ◽  
Lisa G. Aspinwall

2013 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 357-368 ◽  
Author(s):  
John F. Stins ◽  
Guido A. Schulte Fischedick ◽  
Bram R. Meertens ◽  
Rouwen Cañal-Bruland
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2012 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 1038-1042 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahmoud Rashidi ◽  
Katayoun Keshtkaran ◽  
Sahar Zabihidan ◽  
Masoud Hosseinchari ◽  
Farid Pazhoohi

Height is a biological factor that can affect how others perceive and behave toward an individual. Clothing, as a non-biological factor, can affect these perceptions of height. In this study we investigated the effect of different professions' clothing on children's perceptions of height. One hundred and eighty primary school students participated in this study and estimated the height of an actor in the clothing of four different professions which differed in terms of prestige. The results of study showed that the difference between the perceived and actual height was larger when participants estimated the height of socially esteemed professions. Also there was no difference between girls' and boys' estimation of different professions' height. The implications of these findings are discussed.


Perception ◽  
10.1068/p7188 ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 41 (7) ◽  
pp. 774-790
Author(s):  
Junko Tozawa

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