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Cultural and environmental associations with body image, diet and well-being in NCAA DI female distance runners: a qualitative analysis.

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Abstract
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We aimed to describe current and former National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division One (DI) female distance runners' experiences of perceived norms of body image and disordered eating in their sport, as well as the emergence and influence of coach-athlete power dynamics.This manuscript reports a qualitative research study (consisting of interviews and thematic analysis) of women athletes' experiences of perceived norms of body image and disordered eating in their sport. We also report athletes' experiences of coach-athlete power dynamics.

Year of Publication
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2021
Journal
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British journal of sports medicine
Volume
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55
Issue
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8
Number of Pages
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433-437
ISSN Number
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0306-3674
URL
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https://bjsm.bmj.com/lookup/pmidlookup?view=long&pmid=33139255
DOI
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10.1136/bjsports-2020-102559
Short Title
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Br J Sports Med
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