|
Sample |
-Adult males (≥18 years) in otherwise healthy populations -Can include studies investigating additional populations if male data are reported separately |
All other populations |
The research aim/question focuses on otherwise healthy adult males. |
|
Phenomenon of Interest |
Body Dissatisfaction |
Absence of Body Dissatisfaction |
The research aim/question focuses on body dissatisfaction. |
|
Design |
Assessment of correlation/relationship between variables |
Intervention with any assessment |
Interventional studies may increase the risk of reporting bias [18] due to affecting how men responded. |
|
Evaluation |
Self-reported Anxiety and/or Depression |
Absence of self-reported Anxiety and Depression |
The research aim/question focuses on anxiety and depression. |
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Research Type |
Quantitative, including mixed-methods |
Qualitative |
The focus was on ascertaining the quantified relationship, both presence and strength between the variables. |
| Other |
Included |
Excluded |
Rationale |
| Geographic |
All |
None |
Studies conducted in all countries were considered to account for cultural differences. |
| Language |
English |
Non-English |
Due to lack of access to translators only English studies were included. |
| Publication Age |
2008 to 2018 |
Before 2008 |
Male body dissatisfaction is now more apparent due to media influence than before [2], and therefore, it was decided to focus on the previous decade. |
| Literature Type |
Peer-Reviewed |
Non Peer-Reviewed |
Only peer reviewed literature was included to assure some degree of rigour and quality. |
| Data Source |
Primary studies |
All Other |
Primary studies offer first-hand accounts involving the population and phenomenon of interest. |
| Accessibility |
Full-text |
Full-text unavailable |
Full access to article was required for comprehensive data extraction and quality appraisal. |
