Naslov
Social physique anxiety among bodybuilders
(Social Physique Anxiety Among Bodybuilders)

Autori
Lauri Korajlija, Anita ; Blažev, Divna ; Blažev, Mirta ; Blažev, Veronika

Izvornik
Collegium antropologicum (0350-6134) 41 (2017), 3; 247-254

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
physical appearance, dissatisfaction with appearance, worry about appearance, gym, exercise

Sažetak
The aim of the study was to determine a diffrence in social physique anxiety (SPA) in relation to gender, gravity of exercise, main goal of exercise and their interaction among male and female gym exercisers (N = 345). The results indicate that higher level of SPAS dimensions (Dissatisfaction with appearance and Worry about appearance) was reported by recreational athletes (compared to more serious recreational athletes and competitive athletes) and participants whose main goal of exercise is improving health (compared to developing muscle mass or increasing endurance and strenght), while in Worry about appearance dimension, females show higher scores.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Psihologija

POVEZANOST RADA