Drive for Muscularity: Um Estudo Exploratório no Exército Brasileiro / Drive for Muscularity: An Exploratory Study in the Brazilian Army
Psicol. teor. pesqui
; 30(2): 213-222, abr.-jun. 2014. graf, tab
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RESUMO
Drive for muscularity refere-se ao desejo de alcançar o corpo muscular ideal e ao grau de preocupação a respeito da musculatura. O objetivo do presente estudo foi investigar os traços de drive for muscularity em homens militares brasileiros. Dados de uma amostra não-probabilística de 652 homens foram analisados. Os resultados mostraram associações entre as variáveis de drive for muscularity e os hábitos de prática de atividade física, satisfação com a vida e com o corpo e ansiedade físico-social. Diferenças nos traços de drive for muscularity foram achados em relação ao status de relacionamento amoroso, segurança financeira e tempo de carreira no exército. Concluiu-se que o acompanhamento de drive for muscularity na formação do militar deveria fazer parte das rotinas de cuidados psicossociais.
ABSTRACT
Drive for muscularity refers to the desire to achieve an ideal muscular body, as well the degree of concern about increasing muscle mass. The aim of this research was to investigate drive for muscularity traits in men from the Brazilian army. Data from a non-probabilistic sample of 652 men were analyzed. Results showed associations among drive for muscularity variables and habits of physical exercise practice, life and body satisfaction, and social physique anxiety. Differences in drive for muscularity traits were also found accordingly with the romantic status, financial security and time career in the army. It was concluded that monitoring the drive for muscularity during military education should be part of the psychosocial care routines.
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Psicol. teor. pesqui
Journal subject:
Psychology
Year:
2014
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Brazil