3. This research paper was prepared by Lauren A. Silverio under the direction of Dr. John M. Ritz, Old Dominion University and investigated whether wearing makeup affected woman’s self image or not.
The sample population only consisted of female students chosen from two separate departments, “The Fashion Industry” and “Technology and the World”. These samples were chosen after observing student body and going for courses that provided overall range of students. There were twenty-four students in total in each class, making total sample of 48 girls.
An anonymous survey was created to investigate whether participants wore makeup frequently and what affect it had on their self image and feelings. Survey was divided into three parts; the first
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When I wear makeup it makes me feel more sexy/desirable. 5 4 3 2 1
Percentage of Responses 22% 45% 13% 11% 9% 3.60
10. I don’t think a date would find me as attractive without makeup. 5 4 3 2 1
Percentage of Responses 7% 15% 18% 25% 35% 2.34
Statements 11 and 12 investigated effect of makeup on self perception
Statement S A UD D SD Mean
11. If I was wearing more makeup than normal I would feel uncomfortable. 5 4 3 2 1 4.00
Percentage of responses 53% 18% 17% 7% 5%
12. Wearing makeup makes me feel fake. 5 4 3 2 1 1.92
Percentage of responses 7% 2% 13% 33% 45%
The third part of survey analyzed the open ended answers as to why participants wore makeup. Since some questions had more than one answers by same individuals, they were recorded according to frequency.
20% of the individuals accepted wearing makeup to enhance features, 17% to hide flaws, 10% to look more put together, 7% for fun with others going for answers such as “its an accessory (5%), “it completes look (5%), “it brings life to face (4%) etc.
Hence this study proved that makeup not only adds boast to a confidence level of a woman but also that wearing too much makeup for a certain situation can have an adverse