Civilized Muscles: Building a Powerful Body as a Vehicle for Social Status and Identity Formation
This paper explored the relationship between having a muscular body and identity formation in young men. Theoretically, it was built on evolutionary psychology; empirically, it drew on the author’s research into young men’s use of anabolic-androgenic steroids in gym settings. The...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-10-01
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| Series: | Social Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0760/8/10/287 |