Self-objectification and commentary on physical appearance predict exercise dependence in young Chinese males: a study from a cognitive-behavioral perspective

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This study examines how self-objectification and appearance-related commentary predict exercise dependence among young Chinese males, utilizing Cash’s cognitive-behavioral model. Data from 354 male gym members revealed that these factors indirectly influence dependence through social physique anxiety and muscle dysmorphia. The resource is relevant for researchers or clinicians interested in the psychological mechanisms of exercise behavior within this specific demographic.

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3d4738bdbc4d45db
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PubMed Central
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Ling Su, Wenchi Zou (Macau University of Science and Technology), Rong-Hai Su (Beijing Normal University), Marissa Hsu (Tajen University), Yingxin Gu (Child Development Center), Siyu Chen (Macau University of Science and Technology)
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2025-10-31
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DOI
10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1681877
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@article{allodium:3d4738bdbc4d45db,
  title = {Self-objectification and commentary on physical appearance predict exercise dependence in young Chinese males: a study from a cognitive-behavioral perspective},
  author = {Ling Su and Wenchi Zou and Rong-Hai Su and Marissa Hsu and Yingxin Gu and Siyu Chen},
  year = {2025},
  journal = {PubMed Central},
  doi = {10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1681877},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1681877}
}

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TY  - JOUR
TI  - Self-objectification and commentary on physical appearance predict exercise dependence in young Chinese males: a study from a cognitive-behavioral perspective
AU  - Su, Ling
AU  - Zou, Wenchi
AU  - Su, Rong-Hai
AU  - Hsu, Marissa
AU  - Gu, Yingxin
AU  - Chen, Siyu
PY  - 2025
PB  - PubMed Central
DO  - 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1681877
UR  - https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1681877
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Su, L., Zou, W., Su, R., Hsu, M., Gu, Y., & Chen, S. (2025). Self-objectification and commentary on physical appearance predict exercise dependence in young Chinese males: a study from a cognitive-behavioral perspective. PubMed Central. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1681877

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