Resumen

FREIRE, Gabriel Lucas M. et al. Does Muscle Dysmorphy Predict Exercise Dependence and Orthorexia in Brazilian Exercise Practitioners?. Psicol. teor. prat. [online]. 2023, vol.25, n.1, ePTPPA14384.  Epub 14-Mar-2025. ISSN 1516-3687.  https://doi.org/10.5935/1980-6906/eptppa14384.en.

This study aimed to analyze the predictive role of muscle dysmorphia symptoms in exercise addiction and orthorexia in 158 Brazilian exercise practitioners (running = 38, crossfit = 85, bodybuilding = 35) of both sexes (women = 81, men = 77), with a mean age of 31.59 years (± 7.99) and experience of 4.5 years (± 5.27). The Dedication to Exercise Scale, the Questionnaire for the Diagnosis of Orthorexia, and the Complex in Adonis Questionnaire were used. Data analysis was conducted through Pearson’s correlation and multiple regression analysis (p < .05). It was found that the muscle dysmorphia symptoms predicted positively exercise addiction (β = .51, p < .001) and negatively orthorexia (β = -.19, p < .01), and it is important to discuss the issue with physical exercise practitioners in order to minimize the prevalence and deleterious effects associated with this psychological disorder.

Palabras llave : body dissatisfaction; binge-eating disorder; exercise; adult; cross-sectional studies.

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