Burrell, Ruth (2017) Body dissatisfaction and commitment to train as a competitive bodybuilder. DClinPsych thesis, University of Warwick.

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Abstract

This thesis explores body dissatisfaction and the commitment to train within a competitive sport. Given the rise of social media and different forums for people to make social comparisons, including on their physical appearance the implications on an individuals’ psychological wellbeing is interesting to explore. The first chapter is a systematic review of the relationship between body dissatisfaction, anxiety and / or depression. Throughout the review the studies are critically appraised and themes that emerged from the studies are discussed (‘Relationship between body dissatisfaction, anxiety and / or depression’; ‘No relationship between body dissatisfaction, anxiety and / or depression’; ‘Self-esteem’). Limitations, future directions for research and advice and suggestions for health professionals working with people describing body dissatisfaction are also discussed.

The second chapter explores the lived experiences of committing to train as a competitive female bodybuilder. Seven women were recruited for this study and a qualitative methodology, Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) was used. Three themes emerged from the data: ‘Challenging self’, ‘Perfectionism and unrelenting standards’ and ‘Self in relation to others’.
Findings are discussed in the context of clinical implications and future research is considered. The third chapter is a reflective account of the research process. Highlighting areas of personal and professional learning throughout the process.

Item Type:	Thesis or Dissertation (DClinPsych)
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Body image in women, Body image -- Psychological aspects, Body image, Self-esteem in women, Anxiety in women, Women bodybuilders, Women bodybuilders -- Competitions, Bodybuilding for women, Weight training, Women athletes -- Psychology
Official Date:	May 2017
Dates:	Date Event May 2017 Submitted
Institution:	University of Warwick
Theses Department:	Department of Psychology
Thesis Type:	DClinPsych
Publication Status:	Unpublished
Supervisor(s)/Advisor:	Knibbs, Jacky
Extent:	159 leaves
Language:	eng

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