The Adonis complex

Harrison Pope Katharine A. Phillips Roberto Olivardia First published 2000

About this book

Discusses the growing numbers of men who are taking the quest for perfect muscles, skin, and hair too far, crossing the line from normal interest to pathological obsession.

Subjects

body image
body image in men
boys
estime de soi chez l'homme
general
health & fitness
image du corps chez l'homme
men
men, psychology
men's studies
men's studies - general
mental disorders
muscle dysmorphia
physical impairments
popular medicine
popular psychology
psychology
psychology & psychiatry / general
psychopathology - compulsive behavior
self concept
self-esteem
self-esteem in men
self-help
sociology of men