Investigation of the Relationship Between Bigorexia Tendency, Self-Esteem and Life Satisfaction in Adult Men Participating in Sports

Gözde Önal; Ayşe Nazlı Yılmaz; Elif Zeynep Ünsal

Makale detayları

Investigation of the Relationship Between Bigorexia Tendency, Self-Esteem and Life Satisfaction in Adult Men Participating in Sports

Yazarlar:

Gözde Önal | Ayşe Nazlı Yılmaz | Elif Zeynep Ünsal

Yayıncı:

Hacettepe University

Ana Başlıklar:

Rehabilitasyon

Dergi:

Ergoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi Vol.13 Issue 2, pp.150-158

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

5/2025

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001348634

pISSN:

2147-8945

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 Purpose: In recent years, bigorexia tendencies have been increasing among young men with the interest in bodybuilding. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between bigorexia tendency and self-esteem and life satisfaction in adult men who do sports. Material and Methods: Participants were men, aged 18 years and older, who were involved in sports. Muscle Dysmorphia Inventory was used to evaluate bigorexia tendencies, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale was used for self-esteem, and the Satisfaction with Life Scale was used for life satisfaction. Results: A total of 130 men with a mean age of 28.288.05 years participated in the study. Significant positive r0.198, p0.024 and negative r0.354, p0.000 relationships were found between bigorexia tendency and self-esteem and life satisfaction, respectively. Conclusion: The study emphasizes the important effects of bigorexia tendencies on self-esteem and life satisfaction. It is recommended that rehabilitation specialists adopt a multidisciplinary approach and focus on occupational balance, healthy nutrition and positive body image. By increasing awareness and education, individuals well-being and life satisfaction may be improved.

 Purpose: In recent years, bigorexia tendencies have been increasing among young men with the interest in bodybuilding. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between bigorexia tendency and self-esteem and life satisfaction in adult men who do sports. Material and Methods: Participants were men, aged 18 years and older, who were involved in sports. Muscle Dysmorphia Inventory was used to evaluate bigorexia tendencies, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale was used for self-esteem, and the Satisfaction with Life Scale was used for life satisfaction. Results: A total of 130 men with a mean age of 28.288.05 years participated in the study. Significant positive r0.198, p0.024 and negative r0.354, p0.000 relationships were found between bigorexia tendency and self-esteem and life satisfaction, respectively. Conclusion: The study emphasizes the important effects of bigorexia tendencies on self-esteem and life satisfaction. It is recommended that rehabilitation specialists adopt a multidisciplinary approach and focus on occupational balance, healthy nutrition and positive body image. By increasing awareness and education, individuals well-being and life satisfaction may be improved.

 Purpose: In recent years, bigorexia tendencies have been increasing among young men with the interest in bodybuilding. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between bigorexia tendency and self-esteem and life satisfaction in adult men who do sports. Material and Methods: Participants were men, aged 18 years and older, who were involved in sports. Muscle Dysmorphia Inventory was used to evaluate bigorexia tendencies, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale was used for self-esteem, and the Satisfaction with Life Scale was used for life satisfaction. Results: A total of 130 men with a mean age of 28.288.05 years participated in the study. Significant positive r0.198, p0.024 and negative r0.354, p0.000 relationships were found between bigorexia tendency and self-esteem and life satisfaction, respectively. Conclusion: The study emphasizes the important effects of bigorexia tendencies on self-esteem and life satisfaction. It is recommended that rehabilitation specialists adopt a multidisciplinary approach and focus on occupational balance, healthy nutrition and positive body image. By increasing awareness and education, individuals well-being and life satisfaction may be improved.

 Amaç: Son yıllarda genç erkekler arasında vücut geliştirme sporuna olan ilgiyle birlikte bigoreksiya eğilimleri artmaktadır. Bu çalışmanın amacı, spor yapan yetişkin erkeklerde bigoreksiya eğilimi ile benlik saygısı ve yaşam doyumu arasındaki ilişkiyi incelemektir. Gereç ve Yöntem: Katılımcılar, 18 yaş ve üstü spor yapan erkeklerden oluşmaktadır. Bigoreksiya eğilimlerini değerlendirmek için Kas Algısı Bozukluğu Envanteri, benlik saygısı için Rosenberg Benlik Saygısı Ölçeği, yaşam doyumu için Yaşam Doyumu Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Sonuçlar: Çalışmaya yaş ortalaması 28,288,05 yıl olan 130 erkek katılmıştır. Bigoreksiya eğilimi ile benlik saygısı arasında pozitif r0,198, p0,024, yaşam doyumu ile negatif r0,354, p0,000 yönde anlamlı ilişkiler bulunmuştur. Tartışma: Çalışma, bigoreksiya eğilimlerinin benlik saygısı ve yaşam doyumu üzerindeki önemli etkilerini vurgulamaktadır. Rehabilitasyon uzmanlarının multidisipliner bir yaklaşım benimseyerek, aktivite dengesi, sağlıklı beslenme ve pozitif beden imajı üzerine odaklanmaları önerilmektedir. Farkındalık ve eğitim artırılarak bireylerin iyilik hali ve yaşam doyumu iyileştirilebilir.

Makale detayları

Investigation of the Relationship Between Bigorexia Tendency, Self-Esteem and Life Satisfaction in Adult Men Participating in Sports

Yazarlar:

Gözde Önal | Ayşe Nazlı Yılmaz | Elif Zeynep Ünsal

Yayıncı:

Hacettepe University

Ana Başlıklar:

Rehabilitasyon

Dergi:

Ergoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi Vol.13 Issue 2, pp.150-158

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

5/2025

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001348634

pISSN:

2147-8945

Males

Self Esteem

Sport

Body Dysmorphic DisordersErkekler

Özsaygı

Spor

Vücut Dismorfik Bozuklukları

Sayı

Makale detayları

Yazarlar: Gözde Önal | Ayşe Nazlı Yılmaz | Elif Zeynep Ünsal

Yayıncı: Hacettepe University

Ana Başlıklar: Rehabilitasyon

Dergi: Ergoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi Vol.13 Issue 2, pp.150-158

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 5/2025

Belge Dili: Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.): 2001348634

pISSN: 2147-8945

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Gözde Önal | Ayşe Nazlı Yılmaz | Elif Zeynep Ünsal

Yayıncı:

Hacettepe University

Ana Başlıklar:

Rehabilitasyon

Dergi:

Ergoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi Vol.13 Issue 2, pp.150-158

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

5/2025

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001348634

pISSN:

2147-8945