The embodiment of sexualized virtual selves: The Proteus effect and experiences of self-objectification via avatars

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• Sexualized avatars promoted more self-objectification than nonsexualized avatars. • Sexualized selves promoted more rape myth acceptance than others. • The Proteus effect was supported: sexualized avatars affected self-perception.