Vigorexia: uma análise de artigos publicados nas bases de dados (Scielo, Lilacs, BVS e Redalyc) no período de 2014 a 2018

Abstract

Muscle dysmorphia or vigorexia can occur in both men and women, causing distortions of self-image, socio-cultural and harmful damages to mental health and well-being of individuals. In this sense, the objective of this study was to analyze the national and international scientific articles that were produced on the subject of vigorexia in the last five years. More specifically, it aims to identify the objectives of the selected works and the main results. For this, we consulted the database (SciELO), (Lilacs), (VHL) and (Redalic). We work with five articles. The results showed that the articles on vigorexia are still basic, as they dealt more specifically with two main themes etiology / diagnosis and eating disorder / health. It is known to be related to body image, restricted diet and excessive amount of exercise that without treatment can lead the individual to serious health, psychological, behavioral and even death. Finally, it can be said that it is necessary to increase the scientific collection on the vigorexia theme that is still incipient, besides, deepening the discussions and studies of the area, is what can be said from the studies analyzed.

KEYWORDS: vigorexia; muscle dysmorphia; body image.