Evaluation of Muscularity-Focused Eating Disorder and Related Factors in Male University Students

Authors : Sema Çalapkorur, Hilal Toklu Baloğlu

Pages : 353-362

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Publication Date : 2025-07-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Eating disorders are a common public health problem in adolescents. However, studies have generally focused on female adolescents and eating disorders in males have been relatively less researched. This study aimed to examine the risk of muscularity-oriented eating disorders in male university students and the factors associated with this condition. The study was conducted with 601 male university students studying at a state university in Turkey. The students\\\' demographic data were recorded, and anthropometric measurements were taken. This study utilized the Drive for Muscularity Scale (DMS) to determine the desire to be muscular, the Eating Disorders Screening Tool (SCOFF) to detect eating disorders, the Muscularity-Oriented Eating Test (MOET-TR) to specify muscularity-oriented eating disorders, and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ-Short Form) to identify physical activity status. The mean MOET score of the students was 0.79 ± 0.76 and the mean IPAQ score was 36.48 ± 0.57. It was inferred that the physical activity levels of the students increased as their MOET and DMS scores increased. Also, there was a positive linear relationship between MOET scores and body weight, body mass index (BMI), waist, hip and upper middle arm circumference measurements. In conclusion, it was observed that male university students have a high risk of muscularity drive and muscularity-oriented eating disorder, and this affects physical activity level and anthropometric measurements. For this reason, it is thought that muscularity-focused eating disorder should be focused on and awareness should be raised especially in men.
Keywords : Kaslı olma dürtüsü, Kaslılık odaklı yeme bozukluğu, Yeme bozuklukları, Erkek öğrenciler

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