Open AccessGender Conformity and Use of Laxatives and Muscle-Building Products in Adolescents and Young Adults
Author(s) -
Jerel P. Calzo,
Kendrin R. Sonneville,
Emily A. Scherer,
Benita Jackson,
S. Bryn Austin
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
pediatrics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.611
H-Index - 345
eISSN - 1098-4275
pISSN - 0031-4005
DOI - 10.1542/peds.2015-4073
Subject(s) - medicine , conformity , environmental health , social psychology , psychology
Use of laxatives for weight loss and drugs or supplements to build muscle (eg, steroids) differs by gender and sexual orientation; little is known about factors contributing to these disparities. Conformity to gender norms concerning appearance could underlie these differences.
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