Comparison of the Narcissism Level of the Bodybuilders before and after the Application of Anabolic Steroid Cure

Ünsal Tazegül

doi:10.13189/ujer.2018.060603

Abstract

The aim of the study was to compare narcissism levels of bodybuilding athletes in elite level before and after anabolic steroid cure. Method: The sample group of the study was composed of a total of 42 bodybuilding athletes who use steroids and voluntarily participated in the study. A control group of 22 people was also established and they did not use steroids. Personality Inventory was used as a data collection tool. 16-question Narcissistic Personality Inventory (NPI-16) was coordinated by Daniel R. Ames and his colleagues at Colombia University. Paired sample t-test and descriptive statistical analysis were applied in the analysis of the data. Results: Before the steroid cure, the athletes' narcissism level was found to be (8, 5714), after steroid cure, the athletes' narcissism level was found to be (13, 4286). Conclusion: According to the statistical analysis results, it was determined that there was an increase in narcissism levels of the athletes after steroid cure. When this result is evaluated according to the characteristics of narcissistic personality, it can be said that after anabolic steroid cure, athletes more liked their bodily and physical characteristics.

Highlights

Narcissism is defined as an individual's excessively admiration of his/her physical and mental skills
As a result of descriptive statistical analysis, narcissism score of athletes before the implementation of the anabolic steroid cure was determined as 8,5714, whereas the narcissism score after the implementation of the anabolic steroid cure was determined as 13,4286
As a result of descriptive statistical analysis, it was determined that the athletes had an increase in narcissism score after anabolic steroid cure

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Introduction

Narcissism is defined as an individual's excessively admiration of his/her physical and mental skills. It is understood from the studies on narcissistic personality that individuals who have developed narcissistic personality excessively appreciate their own physical and bodily characteristics. Sports contribute to the physical and bodily development of the individual and allow the individual to evaluate himself / herself more positively. Self-evaluation and perception of the individuals who achieve beautiful and aesthetic physical appearance through sports are different from the individuals that non-athletes. In the past, many societies have created the desire to be attractive and good-looking in most people, with the emphasis on appearance, attractiveness, being beautiful and handsome. People have begun to exert intensive efforts to look better and to have an aesthetic physique [1]

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