The muscular ideal : psychological, social, and medical perspectives / edited by J. Kevin Thompson and Guy Cafri.

Other author Thompson, J. Kevin.
Other author Cafri, Guy.
Format Book
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoWashington, DC : American Psychological Association, ©2007.
Descriptionx, 265 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Subjects

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.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and indexes.
LCCN 2006035437
ISBN9781591477921
ISBN1591477921

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Joyner General Stacks GN66.5 M87 2007 ✔ Available Place Hold