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24 cze 2024 · Struggling with body image is a hidden crisis in sports, particularly among female athletes. Over 60% of female athletes report body dissatisfaction, significantly higher than their non-athlete peers. This issue leads to disordered eating patterns and severe physical and psychological consequences.
1 wrz 2023 · This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed first to characterise body image in adult athletes versus non-athletes, and second to explore whether specific sub-groups of athletes report different body image concerns. Impact of gender and competition level were considered.
19 kwi 2022 · For female athletes, sports can raise body image concerns. Athletes are judged based on what their bodies can do: Did they win or lose? Shave fractions of a second off their time?...
30 wrz 2011 · The results indicate that athletes in refereed female sports are at risk for eating disorders, and that body image risk factors vary between NCAA competition divisions.
1 lip 2022 · Resources that approach these topics might address the unrealistic sport and cultural body ideals for girls and women; media and social pressures; explore eating attitudes and beliefs about food, exercise, weight and shape; examine the causes, signs, and symptoms of the Female Athlete Triad; define the various types of eating disorders, as well ...
1 gru 2022 · Athletes in esthetic sports (e.g., dance, figure skating, gymnastics) are more likely to report body dissatisfaction, while athletes in leanness focused sports (e.g., cross country, swimming) are at greater risk for developing an eating disorder (Kong and Harris, 2015, Varnes et al., 2013).
16 maj 2017 · Female athletes not only face stress and pressure in relation to their sport performance, but also face (stated or unstated) pressures regarding their body shape and weight.
