How men measure up

Claims that changing gender roles are making physical appearance a primary concern for men and women. Presents a men's survey and a women's survey on male appearance; Results to be published in 'Psychology Today' in 1994; Sample questions: how much body hair do you think most women prefer on a man; how important is it for you to have noticeable muscles (men's survey); How do you feel about men wearing earrings; Preference regarding men's facial hair.

By Michael Pertschuk, Alice Trisdorfer, published on November 01, 1993

Approve = +1

A. Nose job -1 0 +1

B. Eyelid surgery -1 0 +1

C. Liposuction -1 0 +1

D. Face-lift -1 0 +1

E. Ear pinning -1 0 +1

21. Do you ever wear

1. An earring?

2. A chain around your neck?

3. Both a chain and an earring?

4. Neither a chain nor an earring?

22. Here are 6 factors men might consider in selecting clothing for work situations. Rank these according to how important they are to you when you choose clothes. Give a 1 to the most important, continuing up to 6 for the least important.

A. Comfort

B. Cost

C. Fashion

D. Attractiveness to women

E. Similarity to peers' clothes

F. To impress work associates

23. Here are 5 factors men might consider in selecting clothing for nonwork situations. Rank these according to how important they are to you when you choose clothes. Give a 1 to the most important, continuing up to 5 for the least important.

A. Comfort

B. Cost

C. Fashion

D. Attractiveness to women

E. Similarity to friends' clothes

24. During sexual activity, how much do you think the average woman cares about the length of the man's penis?

1. A great deal

2. Moderately

3. A little

4. Not at all

25. During sexual activity, how much do you think the average woman cares about the width of the man's penis?

1. A great deal

2. Moderately

3. A little

4. Not at all

26. How do you think penis size might affect women's sexual enjoyment? Please rank the following choices according to how important you think they are to most women, giving a 1 for most important and continuing up to 5 for least important. (If you don't think penis size is important to most women, put a 0 in each space.)

A. More satisfying during intercourse

B. More exciting to touch

C. Appearance is a turn-on

D. Stimulates fantasies

E. Oral sex more enjoyable

27. What preference do you think most women have regarding circumcision?

1. Strong preference for circumcised men

2. Some preference for circumcised men

3. Neutral

4. Some preference for uncircumcised men

5. Strong preference for uncircumcised men

28. Are you circumcised?

1. Yes

2. No

29. Below are eight factors women might use in choosing a man for a romantic relationship. Rank them from 1 to 8 according to how important you think they are to most women. Give a 1 to the most important, continuing up to 8 for the least important.

A. Intelligence

B. Overall body build

C. Sexual performance

D. Facial appearance

E. Ability to talk about feelings

F. Sense of humor

G. Ability to empathize

H. Physical strength

30. Who would you say is more physically attractive at age 25?

1. An average woman

2. An average man

3. No difference

31. Who would you say is more physically attractive at age 50?

1. An average woman

2. An average man

3. No difference

For the following 9 statements, circle the appropriate number to indicate your degree of agreement.

32. Women generally find bald men unattractive.