Testing a dual pathway model of appearance-related commentary in gay men: Appearance contingent self-worth as a moderator

This cross-sectional study aimed to test a dual pathway model of sociocultural influence in which appearance-related commentaries were linked to muscularity and restraint eating behaviour through dissatisfaction with muscularity and body fat, respectively. We also examined whether the nature of comments and individuals’ appearance contingent self-worth would affect the associations proposed in the model. Based on 326 Chinese gay men recruited...