Student-athletes in women’s and men’s sports report stark difference in perceptions of weight and body image - NCAA.org
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Student-athletes in women’s and men’s sports report stark difference in perceptions of weight and body image - NCAA.org
Fatphobia can be defined as a feature of social systems that unjustly rank fatter bodies as inferior to thinner bodies, in terms of not only our health but also our moral, sexual, and intellectual status.
Kate Manne • Unshrinking: How to Face Fatphobia
Among them, two studies found that even when athletes were satisfied with their body image, they still exhibited eating disorder behaviors [37,49]. For instance, elite and non-elite gymnasts had positive body image, but still engaged in frequent restrictive eating behaviors [37]. Additionally, Satterfield, Noah A., and Stutts, Lauren A.... See more
Athlete Body Image and Eating Disorders: A Systematic Review of Their Association and Influencing Factors
Existing evidence indicates that athletes from different sports may exhibit varying degrees of association between body image and eating disorders. Specifically, two studies suggest that female athletes emphasizing leanness are more prone to body dissatisfaction and eating disorders compared to non-thin female athletes [18,51]. These sports... See more