Examination of the association of muscle dysmorphia (bigorexia) and social physique anxiety in the male bodybuilders

Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to examine the association between social physique anxiety and muscular dystrophy in bodybuilders.Design and Methods: This cross-sectional study included 384 male bodybuilders. Findings: 5.7% of the participants reported muscular dystrophy. Younger age and use of protein powder were associated with higher scores on the muscle dysmorphic disorder Inventory. Higher muscular dystrophy was associated with higher social physique anxiety.

Examining the role of cyberloafing, narcissism, locus of control, and social appearance anxiety on the Internet gaming disorder in university students

“…Social appearance anxiety is defined as the individual's preoccupation with his physical appearance and his own fear and anxiety arising from the negative evaluations of his environment regarding his external appearance (Hart et al, 2008). Social appearance anxiety negatively affects individuals' social communication with others as well as their academic and professional lives (Duran & Öz, 2021).…”