The relative contributions of body image evaluation and investment in the prediction of dietary restraint in men

Brianne Ozimok; Larkin Lamarche; Kimberley L Gammage

doi:10.1177/1359105315573434

The relative contributions of body image evaluation and investment in the prediction of dietary restraint in men

J Health Psychol. 2015 May;20(5):592-601. doi: 10.1177/1359105315573434.

Authors

Brianne Ozimok¹, Larkin Lamarche², Kimberley L Gammage¹

Affiliations

¹ Department of Kinesiology, Brock University, Canada.
² Department of Kinesiology, Brock University, Canada lamarche@mcmaster.ca.

PMID: 25903246
DOI: 10.1177/1359105315573434

Abstract

This study examined the importance of body image evaluation and investment to predict dietary restraint in men (N = 272). Measures of physical activity, evaluation, investment and dietary restraint were completed. A hierarchical regression was conducted to predict dietary restraint from physical activity and body mass index (entered on the first step), body image evaluation (entered on the second step) and investment (entered on the final step). The overall regression was significant, F(4, 271) = 15.12, p < .001, R (2) adj = .17). Body mass index, physical activity and body image investment were significant positive predictors of dietary restraint. The present findings emphasize measuring body image investment.

Keywords: appearance; body image investment; dietary restraint; discrepancy; men.

MeSH terms

Body Image / psychology*
Body Mass Index
Diet / psychology*
Energy Intake
Humans
Male
Motor Activity
Surveys and Questionnaires
Young Adult