Chasing the Perfect Physique: Perfectionism Predicts Supplement Use Intentions In Young Men

This study examined whether perfectionism predicts young men’s intentions to use muscle-oriented supplements. Participants completed body-ideal and perfectionism measures, viewed supplements of varying risk, and reported use intentions. Socially prescribed perfectionism predicted all use intentions, whereas self-oriented perfectionism predicted muscle-building use, underscoring need for targeted prevention in this at-risk population.