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Hooked on the mirror: the emergence of exercise addiction, body dysmorphic disorder, and other image-related psychopathological correlates in fitness settings

In a society that perpetuates the strive for a perfect appearance, a fit body has become synonymous
with success, but simultaneously hard to achieve. This represents a fertile ground
for the development of Exercise Addiction (EA) alongside other disorders, such as Body
Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). This study aims to explore the diffusion of EA in fitness settings
and related psychopathologies in the United Kingdom, Italy, Netherlands, Hungary.
Methods: A cross-sectional sample (N = 1711) was surveyed in gyms using the Exercise

The emergence of exercise addiction, body dysmorphic disorder, and other image-related psychopathological correlates in fitness settings. A cross sectional study

INTRODUCTION:

In a society that perpetuates the strive for a perfect appearance, a fit body has become synonymous with success, but simultaneously hard to achieve. This represents a fertile ground for the development of Exercise Addiction (EA) alongside other disorders, such as Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). This study aims to explore the diffusion of EA in fitness settings in the United Kingdom, Italy, Netherlands, Hungary and the previously unexplored association with appearance anxiety, BDD, self-esteem and the use of fitness supplements.

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