Physical Perceptions and Self-Concept in Athletes with Muscle Dysmorphia Symptoms

Individuals affected by Muscle Dysmorphia (MD; body image disorder based on the sub estimation of muscle size), practice weightlifting in order to alleviate their muscular dissatisfaction. Although physical activity is associated with increased physical self-perception, we assume that this was not r...

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Published in:The Spanish journal of psychology 2014-01, Vol.17, p.E43-E43, Article E43
Main Authors: Gonzalez-Ma, Bustos, Juan Gregorio Fernandez, Hernandez-Ma, Jordan, Onofre Ricardo Contreras
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Athletes
Athletes - psychology
Body dysmorphic disorder
Body Dysmorphic Disorders - psychology
Body fat
Body image
Body Image - psychology
Bodybuilding
Clinical and Health Psychology
Cronbach's alpha
Data collection
Exercise
Female
Humans
Male
Muscles
Perceptions
Personal appearance
Physical activity
Physical fitness
Physical symptoms
Psychology
Questionnaires
Self Concept
Self esteem
Self image
Weight Lifting - psychology
Weightlifting
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Summary:Individuals affected by Muscle Dysmorphia (MD; body image disorder based on the sub estimation of muscle size), practice weightlifting in order to alleviate their muscular dissatisfaction. Although physical activity is associated with increased physical self-perception, we assume that this was not reproduced in full in people with MD. The study sample consisted of 734 weightlifters and bodybuilders, 562 men and 172 women, who completed the Escala de Satisfacción Muscular, the Physical Self-Concept Questionnaire, and from whom measures of body fat and Fat -Free Mass Index (FFMI) were obtained. The results showed that people suffering from MD symptoms, overall, have poorer physical self-concept perceptions (F = 18.46 - 34.77, p < .01).
ISSN:1138-7416
1988-2904
DOI:10.1017/sjp.2014.45