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Pursuit of muscularity in adolescent boys: relations among biopsychosocial variables and clinical outcomes

Cafri, Guy, van den Berg, Patricia, Thompson, J. Kevin·2006·Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology

Abstract

Adolescent boys (n = 269) were assessed for levels of several risky behaviors related to the pursuit of muscularity, including substance use (anabolic steroids, prohormones, and ephedrine) dieting to gain weight, and symptoms of muscle dysmorphia (MD). The association between these behaviors and a variety of putative biological, psychological, and social risk factors were also evaluated. Concerning rates for lifetime use of steroids (2.6%), prohormones (4.5%), and ephedrine (6%) were found. Multiple regression analyses indicated that MD and sports participation significantly predicted substance use. Body dissatisfaction and body mass index were significant predictors of dieting to gain weight. Additionally, negative affect, media influence, and sports participation predicted symptoms of MD.

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Authors
Cafri, G., van den Berg, P., & Thompson, J. K.
Affiliations
University of South Florida (US)
Venue
Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology
Published
2006-05
Volume
35
Issue
2
Pages
283-291
ISSN
  • 1537-4416 (ISSN-L)
  • 1537-4424
OpenAlex
W1964935543
Cited by
157
References
52
Citations by year
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FWCI
11.79
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Digital Commons - University of South Florida (University of South Florida) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Eating Disorders and Behaviors
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Doping in Sports
Keywords
muscularity, muscle dysmorphia, adolescent boys, anabolic steroids, prohormone, ephedrine, substance use, body dissatisfaction, body mass index, sports participation, media influence, negative affect, biopsychosocial risk factors, clinical outcomes
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Feeding and Eating Disorders, Body Image, Diet, Doping in Sports, Humans, Male, Risk Factors, Risk-Taking, Self Concept, Social Behavior, Sports, Body Mass Index, Substance-Related Disorders, Muscle Development

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