title: Sexuality and the drive for muscularity: evidence of associations among British men.
abstract: Previous studies have documented associations between sexuality and body image, but the directionality of this association is unclear among men. This study examined whether men's drive for muscularity can be considered a correlate of their sexuality. A community-based sample of 292 heterosexual men from London, UK, completed a survey consisting of measures of drive for muscularity, sociosexuality, sexual assertiveness, sexual esteem, and sexual sensation seeking. A multiple regression analysis showed that greater drive for muscularity was predicted by more unrestricted sociosexuality (i.e., a greater proclivity for short-term, transient relationships), greater sexual sensation seeking, and greater sexual assertiveness, once the effects of participant age and body mass index had been accounted for. Possible avenues for intervention based on a sex-positive approach are discussed in conclusion.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, University of Westminster, London, UK; Department of Psychology, HELP University College, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Electronic address: v.swami@westminster.ac.uk.
authors.forename: Viren
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Swami
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, University of Westminster, London, UK.
authors.forename: Rachel
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Diwell
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada; Department of Psychology, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: Donald R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: McCreary
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001828:Body Image / Q000523:psychology*; D015992:Body Mass Index; D004328:Drive; D020010:Heterosexuality / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D008131:London; D008297:Male; D008571:Men / Q000523:psychology; D008875:Middle Aged; D053580:Muscle Strength; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D012649:Self Concept; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Drive for muscularity; Sexual assertiveness; Sexual sensation seeking; Sexuality; Sociosexuality