Exploring the Experiences of Gay Men with Regards to Eating, Exercise, and Mindfulness-Based Concepts
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چکیده
Existing research investigating gay men’s eating behavior has focused on stereotypes and body image, rather than to understand why disordered is prevalent in men. The current study adopted a qualitative approach employed interview methodology explore attitudes, feelings experiences of their behavior, the potential link mindfulness self-compassion. Twenty men aged from 21 51 years were interviewed using an schedule with open-ended questions. Three main themes emerged transcript data sets: “Lean be Seen,” “Sod it ‘I’ll Have Pizza,” “You Can’t Sit Us.” first theme was developed following responses that participant’s exercise engagement influenced by perceived attractiveness community. All participants spoke achieving or maintaining slim muscular type regime reach corresponding goals. second relates lack acceptance felt community upon not conforming bodily expectations set out third conflicts participants’ attitudes around how exercising healthily would improve mental well-being; but they also give preference calorie dense foods reduce stress. These reflections are observed through context self-kindness self-compassion seen related increased self-criticism dissatisfaction. limitations implication for this suggestions future discussed.
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عنوان ژورنال: American Journal of Men's Health
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['1557-9883', '1557-9891']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/15579883211016341