Are there associations between religious affiliation and drive for muscularity? A cross-sectional survey of young Muslim women, Christian women and atheist women from Germany
Abstract Background Over the last 20 years, society’s perception of the ideal female body size in Western cultures has changed from thin to athletic, and many women practice sports to achieve well-toned bodies. However, to date, no study has investigated whether Muslim women who live in a Western co...
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Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-12-01
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Series: | BMC Women's Health |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-020-01138-8 |