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Correlates of drive for muscularity

The role of anthropometric measures and psychological factors

Nickles I. Chittester

Concordia University Texas, USA, Nickles.Chittester{at}Concordia.edu

Heather A. Hausenblas

University of Florida, USA

Drive for muscularity (DM) is associated with anabolic steroid and supplement use, exercise dependence, eating pathology, and low self-esteem. However, only one study has examined how anthropometric measures are related to DM. To extend previous research, and to clarify the relationship between DM and anthropometric indices, 113 college-aged men completed self-report surveys and were assessed for body fat percentage, fat-free mass, and body mass index. We found that supplement use, exercise dependence, and self-esteem, but none of the anthropometric measures, correlated with DM. These results enhance our understanding of DM and can be used to develop interventions to decrease DM.

Key Words: body-image • drive for muscularity • exercise • supplements • weightlifting

Journal of Health Psychology, Vol. 14, No. 7, 872-877 (2009)
DOI: 10.1177/1359105309340986
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