Anabolic steroid use and body image psychopathology in men: Delineating between appearance- versus performance-driven motivations

作者：Murray Stuart B^*; Griffiths Scott; Mond Jonathan M; Kean Joseph; Blashill Aaron J

来源：Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 2016, 165: 198-202.

DOI：10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2016.06.008

• Anabolic androgenic steroids
• Eating disorders
• Muscle dysmorphia
• Body image

Objective: Anabolic androgenic steroid (AAS) use has been robustly associated with negative body image, and eating- and muscularity-oriented psychopathology. However, with AAS being increasingly utilized for both appearance and athletic performance-related purposes, we investigated whether comorbid body image psychopathology varies as a function of motivation for usage.
Method: Self-reported motivation for current and initial AAS use was recorded amongst 122 AAS using males, alongside measures of current disordered eating and muscle dysmorphia psychopathology.
Results: Those reporting AAS for appearance purposes reported greater overall eating disorder psychopathology, F(2, 118) = 7.45, p = 0.001, eta(2)(p) = 0.11, and muscle dysmorphia psychopathology, F(2, 118)= 7.22, p < 0.001, eta(2)(p) = 0.11, than those using AAS primarily for performance purposes. Additionally, greater dietary restraint, F(2, 116) = 3.61, p=0.030, eta(2)(p) = 0.06, functional impairment, F(2, 118) = 3.26, p = 0.042, eta(2)(p) = 0.05, and drive for size, F(2,118) = 10.76, p < 0.001, eta(2)(p) = 0.15, was demonstrated in those using ASS for appearance purposes.
Discussion: Motivation for AAS use may be important in accounting for differential profiles of body image psychopathology amongst users. Men whose AAS use is driven primarily by appearance-related concerns may be a particularly dysfunctional subgroup.

• 出版日期2016-8-1