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Beliefs about steroids: user vs. non-user comparisons

M J Schwerin1, K J Corcoran

  • 1Naval Health Research Center, San Diego, CA 92186-5122, USA.

Drug and Alcohol Dependence
|March 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Anabolic steroid (AS) users and non-users hold different beliefs about steroid effects. AS-using bodybuilders perceive steroids as enhancing physical strength, athletic ability, and psychological well-being.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Psychology of Exercise

Background:

  • Understanding user beliefs is crucial for addressing anabolic steroid (AS) use.
  • Discrepancies in perceptions between users and non-users offer insights into motivations and consequences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the beliefs of anabolic steroid users and non-users regarding the physical and psychological effects of AS.
  • To identify specific beliefs that differentiate AS users from non-users in the bodybuilding community.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative study involving two groups of bodybuilders: AS users (n=20) and non-users (n=27).
  • Subjects completed the Beliefs About Steroids Scale (BASS), a 40-item questionnaire assessing perceived effects of AS.
  • Multivariate Analysis of Variance (MANOVA) was used to compare belief differences between the groups.

Main Results:

  • AS users reported stronger beliefs in the positive effects of steroids compared to non-users.
  • Significant differences were found in beliefs concerning physical enhancement (strength, athletic ability) and psychological benefits (confidence, assertiveness, sexuality, optimism).

Conclusions:

  • Bodybuilders who use anabolic steroids hold distinct beliefs about their enhancing capabilities.
  • These findings highlight the psychological and physical expectations associated with AS use in bodybuilding, informing prevention and intervention strategies.

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