Body image amongst elite rugby union players.

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dc.contributor.authorGibson, Claireen_NZ
dc.contributor.authorHindle, Chloeen_NZ
dc.contributor.authorMcLay-Cooke, Rebeccaen_NZ
dc.contributor.authorSlater, Joanneen_NZ
dc.contributor.authorBrown, Rachelen_NZ
dc.contributor.authorSmith, Tiaki Bretten_NZ
dc.contributor.authorBaker, Daneen_NZ
dc.contributor.authorHealy, Philipen_NZ
dc.contributor.authorBlack, Katherineen_NZ
dc.date.accessioned2018-05-16T02:45:02Z
dc.date.available2017-11-16en_NZ
dc.date.available2018-05-16T02:45:02Z
dc.date.issued2017en_NZ
dc.description.abstractThere is limited information on the risk of eating disorders and body image of elite male athletes. However, research suggests there are some athletes who have poor body image and they may be at increased risk of developing eating disorders. Therefore, the current study investigated risk of eating disorders, body image, and the relationship with age, in elite rugby union players during their pre-season training period. This cross-sectional study was undertaken at the start of the pre-season amongst elite rugby union players in New Zealand. Twenty-six professional rugby union players completed a 49-item questionnaire on body image and disordered eating. A ‘body image score’ was calculated from questionnaire subscales including ‘drive for thinness’, ‘bulimia’ and ‘body dissatisfaction’, with total scores above twenty indicative of poor body image. Body image scores varied from 8-39 out of a possible 0-100. Disordered eating behaviours were reported, including binge eating at least once a week (15%, n=4/26), pathogenic weight control use (4%, n=1/26) and avoidance of certain foods (77%, n=20/26). There was a statistically significant inverse association between the bulimia subscale and age (P = 0.034). At the start of the pre-season training period, many elite rugby union players experience disturbances in body image. The prevalence of disordered eating behaviours is of concern, and needs to be minimised due to the negative impact on health and performance. A focus on assessment and education of younger male rugby players may be required in order to reduce disordered eating patterns.en_NZ
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dc.identifier.citationGibson, C., Hindle, C., McLay-Cooke, R., Slater, J., Brown, R., Smith, T. B., … Black, K. (2017). Body image amongst elite rugby union players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. https://doi.org/10.1519/jsc.0000000000002312en
dc.identifier.doi10.1519/jsc.0000000000002312en_NZ
dc.identifier.issn1064-8011en_NZ
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10289/11837
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherLippincott, Williams & Wilkinsen_NZ
dc.relation.isPartOfJournal of Strength and Conditioning Researchen_NZ
dc.relation.urihttps://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/Abstract/publishahead/Body_Image_Amongst_Elite_Rugby_Union_Players.95660.aspx
dc.rightsThis is an author’s accepted version of an article published in the journal: Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. © 2018 by the National Strength & Conditioning Association.
dc.titleBody image amongst elite rugby union players.en_NZ
dc.typeJournal Article
pubs.elements-id217358
pubs.organisational-group/Waikato
pubs.organisational-group/Waikato/2018 PBRF
pubs.organisational-group/Waikato/FHSP
pubs.organisational-group/Waikato/FHSP/2018 PBRF_FHSP
pubs.publication-statusPublished onlineen_NZ
pubs.user.infoSmith, Tiaki (brett@waikato.ac.nz)
uow.verification.statusverified
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