March 3, 2026Open Access

Perceived Coach and Teammate Weight/Shape‐Related Beliefs and Disordered Eating in NCAA Swimmers

Key Points

Disordered eating symptoms are linked to perceived beliefs of both teammates and coaches among NCAA swimmers, impacting their health.
The study finds that these beliefs significantly correlate with thinness and muscularity concerns, affecting the athletes' self-image.
This cross-sectional study explores the relationship between perceived coach and teammate beliefs and eating disorder symptoms.
Future investigations may help develop educational content aimed at preventing disordered eating in collegiate athletics.

Abstract

Findings from this cross-sectional study suggest distinct patterns of association for perceived teammate versus coach weight/shape-related beliefs across eating disorder symptoms, thinness-related concerns, and muscularity-related concerns in NCAA swimmers. Future work should test these patterns prospectively and determine whether they can inform prevention and education content for athletes and coaches.

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Authors

Claire K. Pinson

Kathryn R. Fox

Guido K. W. Frank

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International Journal of Eating Disorders

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Harvard University

University of California, San Diego

Harvard University Press

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Perceived Coach and Teammate Weight/Shape‐Related Beliefs and Disordered Eating in NCAA Swimmers

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