male perceptions of body image

We've all heard about women thinking they're heavier than they are and what happens when they have body dysmorphism. But what about the disconnect for men between what's in the mirror and what they see?

This study is neat because of what it focuses on: muscles and what men think women find sexy. It turns out that male perceptions of body image are just as skewed as women's perceptions of themselves.

Cultural Differences Seen in Male Perceptions of Body Image
Preliminary results of a study from the Harvard-affiliated McLean Hospital finds that Taiwanese men are not as dissatisfied with their bodies as Western men. Sean Cole explores the permutations of body image perception among men.

Via NPR