The candidate image construct is used in the study of political communication to explain how campaign messages affect voter perceptions of candidates. It is assumed that changes in the images of candidates lead to changes in candidate evaluations and choices in elections. This assumption is consistent with the vast voting behavior literature which indicates that
Organizational image (OI) can be defined as a construction of the public impressions of an organization created to appeal to an external audience while simultaneously interpreted by the organization’s members. Construed external images, projected images, and desired future images can be developed and transmitted by mass media, public relations consultants, and savvy marketers. Typically, these
Image ethics has never before been the subject of so much media criticism as at the present time. The use of violent images is questioned. Photographers that hound celebrities beyond propriety are criticized. Pictures that are manipulated and present misleading views damage the media’s credibility. Images that perpetuate negative stereotypes of individuals from various multicultural
Organizational image is a useful concept for understanding the impressions individuals have of organizations or that organizations want to convey to individuals. The term refers to an image that encapsulates the likeness of an organization. Organizational images can have a strong influence on most aspects of members’ organizational experiences. From an individual perspective, organizational image
One’s image is a very important factor. For example, the oil industry came under fire in 2006 as profits rose along with gasoline prices. Actor and director Mel Gibson was roundly criticized for making anti-Semitic comments while intoxicated. Athletes such as track star Justin Gatlin and cyclist Floyd Landis came under fire for alleged use
Image restoration theory – referred to as “image repair theory” in recent literature, to imply that an image might be improved but not completely restored – addresses the question of what a person or organization can say when accused or suspected of wrongdoing. Our reputation is vital both for our self-esteem and because reputation influences
Body image and self-esteem, considered synonymous with self-worth, is a global and relatively stable construct that reflects a person’s evaluation about self-concept, that is, the set of beliefs and cognitions about one’s qualities, character, roles, and attributes. Body image and self-esteem is a complex and multifaceted concept of the self, and arguably one of the
Organizational image refers to people’s global impressions of an organization; it is defined as people’s loose structures of knowledge and beliefs about an organization. Organizational image represents the net cognitive reactions and associations of customers, investors, employees, and applicants to an organization’s name. Accordingly, it serves as a template to categorize, store, and recall organization-related
This article explores the intricate relationship between body image distortions and eating disorders within the domain of health psychology. Beginning with an elucidation of body image distortions and a broad overview of eating disorders, the paper delves into specific manifestations within Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge Eating Disorder. Drawing upon empirical studies, the analysis
This article explores the intricate relationship between body image and women’s health within the realm of health psychology. Beginning with a comprehensive introduction, the piece defines body image and underscores its pivotal role in influencing both psychological and physical well-being. Divided into three distinct sections, the examination explores the psychological impact, physical health consequences, and