The muscular ideal : psychological, social, and medical perspectives /

The muscular ideal : psychological, social, and medical perspectives / edited by J. Kevin Thompson and Guy Cafri. - First edition. - x, 265 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Muscle dissatisfaction : an overview of psychological and cultural research and theory / Muscularity and masculinity in the United States : a historical review / Size matters : connecting subculture to culture in bodybuilding / The drive for muscularity scale : description, psychometrics, and research findings / Measurement of the muscular ideal / Muscle enhancement substances and strategies / The prevention of anabolic steroid use among adolescents / Cosmetic procedures to enhance body shape and muscularity / Pursuit of muscularity among adolescents / A more muscular female body ideal / James J. Gray and Rebecca L. Ginsberg -- Lynne Luciano -- Alan Klein -- Donald R. McCreary -- Guy Cafri and J. Kevin Thompson -- Roberto Olivardia -- Michael S. Bahrke -- Linn Goldberg and Diane L. Elliot -- David B. Sarwer, Canice E. Crerand, and Lauren M. Gibbons -- Lina A. Ricciardelli and Marita P. McCabe -- Amanda J. Gruber. I : Cultural, social, and psychological perspectives. II : Definitions and measurement. III : Medical issues, treatment, and prevention. Muscle dysmorphia : characteristics, assessment, and treatment / IV : Special topics.

1591477921 9781591477921

2006035437


Somatotypes.
Body image--Social aspects
Muscles--Social aspects
Physical fitness--Social aspects
Physical-appearance-based bias

GN66.5 / .M87 2007

306.4613

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