Resumen original adicciones vol. xx, no x · 2017 Received: July 2016; Accepted: January 2017. Send correspondence to: Irene González-Martí PhD. University of Castilla-La Mancha, Physical Education Department, Edificio Fray Luis de León, Campus Universitario s/n, 16071, Cuenca, Spain. Tlf. + 34 969 17 91 70 ext. 4725 E-mail: [email protected]. Las personas que padecen Dismorfia Muscular (DM) ...

Although body size and shape misperception (BSSM) is a common feature of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and muscle dysmorphia, little is known about its underlying neural mechanisms. Recently, a new approach has emerged, based on the long-established non-invasive technique of perceptual adaptation, which allows for inferences about the structure of the neural apparatus responsible for altera...

Developing a lean muscular figure for the purposes of sports and/or appearance has become a central issue for males. Concern has been raised because the desire to develop such a body build may lead to the adoption of numerous health-threatening behaviors. Consequently, this review presents a comprehensive analysis of the physical and psychological consequences that result from the use of steroi...

Women are presumed to compete intrasexually primarily on the basis of physical attractiveness. As such, in efforts to enhance their appearance, women may strive to achieve unrealistic cultural ideals of attractiveness promulgated in the media with potentially negative implications (e.g., body dysmorphic disorder, eating disorders, and cosmetic surgery). The present study considered the implicat...