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The muscular ideal : psychological, social, and medical perspectives / edited by J. Kevin Thompson and Guy Cafri.
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- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Somatotypes.
- Body image--Social aspects.
- Body image.
- Muscles--Social aspects.
- Muscles.
- Physical fitness--Social aspects.
- Physical fitness.
- Physical-appearance-based bias.
- Social aspects.
- Physical Description:
- x, 265 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Place of Publication:
- Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, [2007]
- Summary:
- This edited book draws on new research to provide an overview of the muscular ideal, including historical and present socioeconomic trends, assessment and measurement issues, and clinical presentation of disorders such as muscle dysmorphia. Chapters also cover related issues such as steroid use, repeated cosmetic surgery, and prevention issues.
- Contents:
- Foreword / Thomas F. Cash
- The muscular ideal : an introduction / J. Kevin Thompson and Guy Cafri
- I: Cultural, social, and psychological perspectives. Muscle dissatisfaction : an overview of psychological and cultural research and theory / James J. Gray and Rebecca L. Ginsberg
- Muscularity and masculinity in the United States : a historical review / Lynne Luciano
- Size matters : connecting subculture to culture in bodybuilding / Alan Klein
- II: Definitions and measurement. The drive for muscularity scale : description, psychometrics, and research findings / Donald R. McCreary
- Measurement of the muscular ideal / Guy Cafri and J. Kevin Thompson
- III: Medical issues, treatment, and prevention. Muscle dysmorphia : characteristics, assessment, and treatment / Roberto Olivardia
- Muscle enhancement substances and strategies / Michael S. Bahrke
- The prevention of anabolic steroid use among adolescents / Linn Goldberg and Diane L. Elliot
- IV: Special topics. Cosmetic procedures to enhance body shape and muscularity / David B. Sarwer, Canice E. Crerand, and Lauren M. Gibbons
- Pursuit of muscularity among adolescents / Lina A. Ricciardelli and Marita P. McCabe
- A more muscular female body ideal / Amanda J. Gruber
- V: Conclusion. The muscular ideal : future directions and closing comments / Joan C. Chrisler and Sam V. Cochran.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
- ISBN:
- 9781591477921
- 1591477921
- OCLC:
- 76140369
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