This
study explores the perceptions of grinding, a particular form of
dancing in which two people dance, usually with one person behind the
other holding the hips of the person in front. While there is
research on other forms of dance, there is very little available on
grinding.
First,
we asked you to read a short scenario describing two people in a
bar/club. There were four different versions of this scenario -
two in which the female initiates grinding and two in which the male
initiates. The initiation of grinding was either accepted (i.e.,
they danced together, grinding) or rejected (i.e., they did not grind).
You were assigned to read one of these four versions by recording
the date of your birthday. You then rated the male and the female
on a number of characteristics. You then completed a set of questions
about your own experience with grinding and related behaviours.
Last, we
asked you to provide us with information about yourself.
We would like to thank you very much for participating in this
study. We hope to learn more about how grinding is perceived,
particularly how males and females are perceived. There is some
existing research that suggests that they will be seen differently, but
there is no research that specifically explores perceptions of males
and females who initiate and what the effect will be on perceptions of
those who are rejected.
If you entered the draw for an iPod and you are a winner, you will receive an e-mail in late April.
If you have any questions about this research, please contact Dr. Erin C. Ross.
Erin C. Ross, Ph.D., & Katarina Kovacevic
Department of Psychology
York University
ecross@yorku.ca
416-736-2100 ext. 33287
Room 228 Behavioral Sciences Building
