Social Media Use and Body-Shaming as Predictors in Possible Development of Muscle Dysmorphia Symptoms Among Filipino Bodybuilders

Abstract

Muscle Dysmorphia, a sub-type of Body Dysmorphic Disorder, is influenced by biological, psychological, cognitive, and sociological factors. This study explored the predictive effects of social media use and body shaming on muscle dysmorphic symptoms among non-clinical Filipino bodybuilders. It examined the prevalence and relationships between these variables. Using General Linear Model Regression analysis, social media appearance preoccupation had a coefficient of 0.036 (p = 0.001). In contrast, body image shaming had a coefficient of 0.037 (p = 0.004), both indicating significant effects on the development of muscle dysmorphic symptoms. The intercept was significant (coefficient = 1.012, p = 0.000), representing baseline symptom levels. Prevalence analysis revealed that 45 out of 100 respondents scored 3.50 or higher on the Muscle Dysmorphic Disorder Inventory, yielding a 45% prevalence rate of muscle dysmorphic symptoms within the community. Spearman Rank Correlation analysis showed a moderately positive and significant relationship between social media use and muscle dysmorphic symptoms (rho = 0.400, p = 0.000) and a weak but significant positive relationship between body shaming and muscle dysmorphic symptoms (rho = 0.387, p = 0.000). Social media use and body shaming also had a weak positive correlation (rho = 0.356, p = 0.000). These findings support the rejection of the null hypotheses, demonstrating that social media use and body shaming are significantly related to the development of muscle dysmorphic symptoms among Filipino bodybuilders, with both factors contributing to symptom prevalence and relational dynamics. The study highlights the importance of addressing these influences to mitigate adverse psychological outcomes.



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Mark Roland N. Abello, University of Santo Tomas, Philippines
Rosalito De Guzman, University of Santo Tomas, Philippines

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Conference: KAMC2024
Stream: Other

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