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The study aims to explore how various sociocultural pressures relate to disordered eating symptoms among athletes.

February 17, 2026Body ImageOpen Access

The tripartite influence model of body image and disordered eating among young adult athletes

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Evaluates sociocultural pathways to disordered eating in young adult athletes, indicating significant influences from family and media.

The study aims to explore how various sociocultural pressures relate to disordered eating symptoms among athletes.
Evaluated the Tripartite Influence Model’s relevance to young adult athletes
Sample consisted of 334 young adult athletes with diverse genders
Path analysis used to assess the relationship between sociocultural pressures and disordered eating outcomes
Incorporated family, peers, media, coaches, and teammates as pressure sources
Model demonstrated good fit with acceptable indices (CFI = 0.96; TLI = 0.88)
Family and media pressures linked to multiple disordered eating outcomes via internalization processes
Teammate pressure associated with excessive exercise through athletic-ideal internalization
Emphasized the role of specific social environments in affecting body image and eating behaviors

Tonsberg et al. (2026) studied this question.

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