Integrating self-concept into the relationship between drive for muscularity, and disordered eating and depression, among men.

Parent, Mike C.; Bradstreet, Tyler C.

doi:10.1037/men0000038

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“…As men living in Western countries are more likely to focus on improving their muscle mass, they tend to become more involved in bodybuilding and are therefore at greater risk of DM [17, 18]. Numerous personality traits such as emotional dysregulation and perfectionism [14], anxiety [19], and depression [20] have been related to DM, whereas self-esteem seems negatively related to this variable [14, 19]. Higher levels of DM might be associated with negative outcomes like poor self-esteem and higher levels of depression [9].…”

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Drive for muscularity behaviors in male bodybuilders: a trans-contextual model of motivation

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BackgroundThe drive for muscularity behaviors are very common in male athletes, especially in male bodybuilders. Studies have related drive for muscularity behaviors to body dissatisfaction, eating disorders and muscle dysmorphia.MethodsThis study applied the trans-contextual model of motivation to the drive for muscularity behaviors of male bodybuilders at risk of developing muscle dysmorphia. The relationships between self-determination theory constructs and drive for muscularity behaviors, via the theory of planned behavior variables (i.e., attitude, subjective norm, perceived behavioral control, and intention) were examined. A total of 175 Swiss male bodybuilders (Mage = 27.34; SDage = 7.53) completed measures on motivation for sport, theory of planned behavior variables, and drive for muscularity behaviors. They practiced bodybuilding from three to 24 h per week (Mhours per week = 6.59; SDhours per week = 3.45) and had done so for 7.19 years on average (SDnumber of years = 6.91). Using bootstrapped maximum likelihood estimation with the AMOS 7.0 program, a series of confirmatory factor analyses was performed on each subscale and a series of path analyses was performed to determine the final model.ResultsThe fit indices of the final model were satisfactory: χ2 (11) = 13.81; p = .244; TLI = .98; CFI = .99; RMSEA = .04. The model explained 29% of the variance of drive for muscularity behaviors. The final path analysis supported the motivational sequence, with autonomous motivation for sport showing a positive, significant and indirect association with the drive for muscularity behaviors via perceived behavioral control and intention to gain muscle mass, and controlled motivation for sport showing a positive association with the drive for muscularity behaviors both directly and via attitude and intention to gain muscle mass.ConclusionsIt was concluded that the trans-contextual model of motivation applies only partially to the drive for muscularity behaviors in male bodybuilders.PerspectiveThe motivational mechanisms explaining the development of drive for muscularity behaviors might be better understood through complementary analyses of motivational profiles. Such investigations would guide the design of programs to lower the risks associated with these behaviors.

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Drive for muscularity behaviors in male bodybuilders: a trans-contextual model of motivation

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“…A challenge in interpreting research on DM is that the construct is often examined as a singular, pathological construct without differentiating between muscularity-related attitudes and behaviors. That is, in practice, many studies use a total scale score on measures that assess DM attitudes and behaviors, making it unclear whether attitudes, behaviors, or both, are relevant to DM’s relationship with other variables (Parent & Bradstreet, 2017; Parent et al, 2017). In the present study, we sought to explore the nature of the concordance of alexithymia, attitudinal DM, and muscularity-enhancing behaviors through the use of latent profile analysis (LPA).…”

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The Strong, Silent Type(ology): Examining Intersections of Alexithymia and the Drive for Muscularity

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Bradstreet

2018

The Journal of Men’s Studies

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This study used latent profile analysis to explore the interrelations of drive for muscularity (DM) and alexithymia among 505 men. Four unique classes of men emerged: (1) low endorsement of DM and alexithymia, (2) moderate endorsement of alexithymia and DM, (3) moderate endorsement of alexithymia and high endorsement of attitudinal and behavioral DM, and (4) high endorsement of DM attitudes and alexithymia, and low endorsement of DM behaviors. We explored relations between class membership and avoidant attachment, social pressure to be muscular, helpseeking attitudes, and body appreciation, using Class 1 as the reference group. Alexithymia and attitudinal DM, in the absence of behavioral DM, appear to be a particularly unhealthful constellation of alexithymia and DM.

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“…14 As a result, there has been an increased and recent interest in examining disordered eating among men; however, there still remains a significant gap in our understanding. 15 PEER REviEw: Four peer reviewers contributed to the peer review report. Reviewers' reports totaled 973 words, excluding any confidential comments to the academic editor.…”

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“…14 As a result, there has been an increased and recent interest in examining disordered eating among men; however, there still remains a significant gap in our understanding. 15…”

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The Relationship between Eating Disorder Symptoms and Treatment Rejection among Young Adult Men in Residential Substance Use Treatment

Elmquist

Shorey

Anderson³

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Research has demonstrated that individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) and comorbid mental health problems evidence heightened negative consequences, including poorer treatment outcomes, a higher risk for relapse, and mortality compared to individuals with a single disorder. In this study, we focus on the comorbidity between SUDs and eating disorder (ED) symptomatology, as EDs are similarly associated with high rates of relapse, morbidity, and mortality. Of particular importance is research examining treatment rejection among individuals in treatment for SUDs with cooccurring ED symptomatology. This study seeks to add to the literature by examining treatment rejection among young adult men in residential treatment for SUDs (N = 68) with cooccurring ED symptomatology. Results from hierarchical regression analyses indicated that ED symptoms were significantly associated with treatment rejection after controlling for alcohol and drug use and problems and depression symptoms. Although this is a preliminary study, the results add to a growing body of research examining the comorbidity between SUDs and ED symptomatology. Future research examining this relationship is needed to further elucidate the treatment patterns among individuals with comorbid ED symptoms and substance use diagnoses.

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Integrating self-concept into the relationship between drive for muscularity, and disordered eating and depression, among men.

Cited by 22 publications

References 80 publications

Drive for muscularity behaviors in male bodybuilders: a trans-contextual model of motivation

Drive for muscularity behaviors in male bodybuilders: a trans-contextual model of motivation

The Strong, Silent Type(ology): Examining Intersections of Alexithymia and the Drive for Muscularity

The Relationship between Eating Disorder Symptoms and Treatment Rejection among Young Adult Men in Residential Substance Use Treatment

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