Perceived Coach and Teammate Weight/Shape‐Related Beliefs and Disordered Eating in <scp>NCAA</scp> Swimmers
Findings from this cross-sectional study suggest distinct patterns of association for perceived teammate versus coach weight/shape-related beliefs across eating disorder symptoms, thinness-related concerns, and muscularity-related concerns in NCAA swimmers. Future work should test these patterns prospectively and determine whether they can inform prevention and education content for athletes and coaches.
Authors
- Claire K. Pinson
- Jill M. Hooley
- Guido K. W. Frank
- Kristin N. Javaras
- Kathryn R. Fox
Institutions
- University of Denver (US)
- Harvard University (US)
- San Diego State University (US)
- McLean Hospital (US)
- Harvard University Press (US)
- University of California San Diego (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Eating Disorders
- Published
- 2026-01-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/eat.70040
- Primary Topic
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00