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Male body dissatisfaction and eating disorder symptomatology

Moderating variables among men

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ID7844247
AuthorsAntonios Dakanalis (0000-0002-2328-3862, University of Pavia), Assunta M Zanetti (University of Pavia), Giuseppe Riva (0000-0003-3657-106X, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore), Fabrizia Colmegna (0000-0002-4984-9908, San Gerardo Hospital Mental Health Care Trust, Italy), Chiara Volpato (0000-0001-8511-8662, University of Milano-Bicocca), Fabio Madeddu (0000-0003-3768-770X, University of Milano-Bicocca), Massimo Clerici (0000-0001-8769-6474, University of Milano-Bicocca)
Year2015
Volume20
Issue1
Pages80-90
Publication date2015-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Health Psychology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1359-1053 • E-ISSN: 1461-7277
PublisherSAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/1359105313499198
PMID23988683
OpenAlexW2012536364
LanguageEN
Citations received23
References cited24

Body dissatisfaction is recognized as a robust risk factor for eating disorders. Despite over 80% of college men being body dissatisfied, not all men report several levels of eating disorder symptoms. In this study, we examined poor impulse control, social anxiety and internalization of media ideals as potential moderators. Data collected from 405 college-aged men were analysed, using latent variable structural equation modelling approach. All variables investigated have been found to moderate the body dissatisfaction–eating disorder symptomatology, such that male body dissatisfaction was strongly related to men’s eating disorder symptomatology when each moderator was at its highest level. Practical implications are discussed

Eating disorders · Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies · Eating Disorders and Behaviors · Obesity and Health Practices · Psychology · Clinical Psychology

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Unique citing works23
Citations per year2,09
Citation span2015 - 2026 (12)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 22
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