Social physique anxiety, body esteem, and social anxiety in bodybuilders and self-reported anabolic steroid users.
Social physique anxiety, upper body esteem, social anxiety, and body dissatisfaction were examined among self-reported anabolic steroid (AS)-using bodybuilders, non-using bodybuilders, athletically active exercisers, and non-exercising individuals. Results indicate that: (a) the AS-using bodybuilder group had significantly lower levels of social physique anxiety than non-user groups, (b) AS-using bodybuilders have significantly higher upper body strength ratings than do non-users (non-using bodybuilders, athletically active exercisers, and non-exercisers), and (c) no differences among groups on a measure of social anxiety. Implications for further research and intervention are discussed in terms of the differences between anabolic steroids and other substances of abuse.
Schwerin
M J
MJ
Southern Illinois University.
Corcoran
K J
KJ
Fisher
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Patterson
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Askew
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Olrich
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Shanks
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D045930:Anabolic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D001007:Anxiety / Q000523:psychology*; D001828:Body Image; D015444:Exercise; D001068:Feeding and Eating Disorders; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012649:Self Concept
D045930:Anabolic Agents