Correlates of muscle dysmorphia symptomatology in natural bodybuilders: Distinguishing factors in the pursuit of hyper-muscularity
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Mitchell, Lachlan, Murray, Stuart B., Hoon, Matthew, Hackett, Daniel A., Prvan, Tania and O'Connor, Helen. (2017). Correlates of muscle dysmorphia symptomatology in natural bodybuilders: Distinguishing factors in the pursuit of hyper-muscularity. Body Image. 22, pp. 1 - 5. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2017.04.003
Authors | Mitchell, Lachlan, Murray, Stuart B., Hoon, Matthew, Hackett, Daniel A., Prvan, Tania and O'Connor, Helen |
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Abstract | Muscle dysmorphia (MD) is characterized by the pathological pursuit of muscularity and leanness, which includes eating- and exercise-related practices. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to identify correlations of MD symptomatology in natural bodybuilders. An online survey assessing diet, supplementation and training practices, and MD and eating disorder symptoms was completed by male bodybuilders with recent experience competing in a drug-tested competition. Sixty participants (age 29.6 ± 7.1 years) completed the survey. Eating disorder scores (β = .298), rate of pre-competition weight loss (β = .307) and number of competitions (β = −.257) were significant predictors of MD. The association between the EAT-26 and MDDI underscores the salience of disordered eating pathology in presentations of MD. Supporting this, greater rate of pre-competition weight loss, which may reflect disordered eating practices, is also associated with MD symptomatology. The inverse association of competition experience suggests novice bodybuilders may display increased MD symptomatology. |
Keywords | Eating disorder; Weight loss; Bodybuilding |
Year | 2017 |
Journal | Body Image |
Journal citation | 22, pp. 1 - 5 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
ISSN | 1740-1445 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2017.04.003 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-85019846521 |
Page range | 1 - 5 |
Research Group | Sports Performance, Recovery, Injury and New Technologies (SPRINT) Research Centre |
Publisher's version | File Access Level Controlled |
Place of publication | United Kingdom |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/886z5/correlates-of-muscle-dysmorphia-symptomatology-in-natural-bodybuilders-distinguishing-factors-in-the-pursuit-of-hyper-muscularity
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