Prospective health associations of drive for muscularity in young adult males.

Trine Tetlie Eik-NesS Bryn AustinAaron J BlashillStuart B MurrayJerel P Calzo

Published in: The International journal of eating disorders (2018)

The drive for muscularity appears to be relatively prevalent across adolescence and early adulthood in males and is associated with broad and substantial health consequences. Muscularity-oriented concerns should be carefully considered when assessing and treating males with body image dissatisfaction.

Keyphrases

public health
healthcare
young adults
mental health
depressive symptoms
health information
health promotion
human health