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Male body image concerns are rising. This study found that body checking in males is linked to negative mood, body dissatisfaction, and appearance- and performance-enhancing drug (APED) use, highlighting a need for further research.

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  • Psychology
  • Men's Health
  • Body Image Research

Background:

  • Societal pressures on males to achieve a lean, muscular physique are increasing.
  • This can lead to body dissatisfaction, disordered eating and exercise, and the use of appearance- and performance-enhancing drugs (APEDs).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between body checking behaviors and mood, muscle dysmorphia symptoms, weight/shape concerns, and APED use in undergraduate males.
  • To understand the role of body checking in male body image and related psychological constructs.

Main Methods:

  • Survey-based study involving undergraduate males.
  • Assessment of body checking behaviors, mood states, muscle dysmorphia symptoms, importance of shape and weight, and APED use.

Main Results:

  • Body checking was significantly correlated with weight and shape concerns, muscle dysmorphia symptoms, depression, negative affect, and APED use.
  • Body checking emerged as a significant predictor of APED use.
  • Body checking accounted for the largest unique variance (16%) in Muscle Dysmorphic Disorder Inventory scores.

Conclusions:

  • Body checking is a relevant behavior in the context of male body image, muscle dysmorphia, and strategies for body modification.
  • Findings underscore the need for further investigation into body checking and its implications for male mental health and behaviors.