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Correlates of drive for muscularity: the role of anthropometric measures and psychological factors.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19786513     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Drive for muscularity (DM) is associated with anabolic steroid and supplement use, exercise dependence, eating pathology, and low self-esteem. However, only one study has examined how anthropometric measures are related to DM. To extend previous research, and to clarify the relationship between DM and anthropometric indices, 113 college-aged men completed self-report surveys and were assessed for body fat percentage, fat-free mass, and body mass index. We found that supplement use, exercise dependence, and self-esteem, but none of the anthropometric measures, correlated with DM. These results enhance our understanding of DM and can be used to develop interventions to decrease DM.
Authors:
Nickles I Chittester; Heather A Hausenblas
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of health psychology     Volume:  14     ISSN:  1461-7277     ISO Abbreviation:  J Health Psychol     Publication Date:  2009 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-09-29     Completed Date:  2010-01-28     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9703616     Medline TA:  J Health Psychol     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  872-7     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Concordia University Texas, Austin, TX 78726, USA. Nickles.Chittester@Concordia.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Anthropometry*
Body Image*
Body Mass Index
Data Collection
Exercise / psychology*
Feeding Behavior / psychology*
Humans
Male
Masculinity*
Self Concept*
Young Adult

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