The study of basic psychological needs has witnessed a strong revival, in part spurred by
Basic Psychological Need Theory (BPNT), one of the six mini-theories within Self …

This study aims to explore the psychological needs and satisfaction of Chinese, Japanese,
and Korean tourists across three phases (ie before, during and perceived aftermath) of the …

Background The use of anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) and associated image and
performance enhancing drugs (IPEDs) is now a global phenomenon. There is a need to …

Despite men using social media in increasing numbers, as yet there has been little research
addressing effects on men's body image. The aim of the present study was to investigate the …

Objective The tripartite influence model of body image identifies internalization of societal
body ideals as a risk factor for develo** body dissatisfaction, and subsequent disordered …

Over the past 25 years, understanding males' interest in and outcomes of muscularity has
developed into a major area of study. Research has been fueled by the development of …

Exposure to ideal body types in the media has been consistently linked to reduced body
satisfaction. Images posted on social networking sites may also impact body satisfaction by …

Introduction It is well known that young individuals often report pronounced negative
perceptions and attitudes towards their own body or intense fear of being not muscular …

Internalisation of the muscular ideal is a vulnerability factor for body dissatisfaction in males.
It is unclear, however, whether body dissatisfaction results from approach towards the …

Abstract Objective The Tripartite Influence Model posits that social agents emphasize a thin
ideal for women and a muscularity ideal for men. There is a gap in the literature of how …