Muscularity-oriented disordered eating: investigating body image concerns and the moderating role of emotion dysregulation in cyclists.

ABSTRACT: A lean muscular body of low weight is often associated with performance for cyclists and can be difficult to achieve. Disordered eating for some cyclists may develop in the pursuit of lean muscularity which is perceived to be beneficial to performance. Further, emotion dysregulation may exacerbate negative feelings about body image, increasing the risk of developing disordered eating as a means of controlling weight and shape. While research in athlete populations has been substantial, disordered eating in cyclists is relatively under-explored. The current study examined whether shape and weight concern and drive for leanness were associated with muscularity-oriented disordered eating and whether these relationships were moderated by emotion dysregulation. Interactions between these factor

SUBMITTER: Mazaraki J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11580638 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature