Psychometric Validation of the Female-Muscle Dysmorphic Disorder Inventory
19 October 2017
Recent research has identified an increase in females pursuing a toned, lean muscular physique. This research looks to validate a questionnaire which incorperates the thoughts and concerns of females wishing to achieve this physique.
Recruiting females who engage in one or more of the following:
- Moderate to vigorous-intensity exercise (i.e. running, gymnastics)
- Muscle strengthening activities (i.e. working major muscle groups)
- Sedentary (i.e. do not engage in exercise)
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Ethical approval
This study has received ethical approval.
About the researcher
I am an independent research affiliated with Nottingham Trent University. My research areas incude Muscle Dysmorphia, Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Eating Disorders. I also have an interest in parental feeding practices in the context of healthy eating.
