Thinness and muscularity internalization: Associations with disordered eating and muscle dysmorphia in men

DiscussionMen who internalized the muscular ideal had higher levels of muscle dysmorphia when they did not highly internalize the thin ideal. However, greater internalization of both the muscularity and thin ideal independently may be most relevant in the development of disordered eating in men. Future research is needed to explore variability in experiences of muscle dysmorphia compared with disordered eating in males.

Source: International Journal of Eating Disorders - February 23, 2018 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Authors: Patrycja Klimek, Stuart B. Murray, Tiffany Brown, Manuel Gonzales IV, Aaron J. Blashill Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research