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Mycock, George ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-1227-035X, Downs, J., Molnár, Győző ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1732-5672, Foye, U., Bartel, H., Griffiths, J. and Edwards, Christian ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4170-6475 (2026) “I wanna live in a world where change is possible”: Co-designing guidance for inclusive eating, exercise, and body image psychopathology outreach resources for men. In: Appearance Matters 11, 9th-11th June, 2026, Centre for Appearance Research at UWE Bristol. (Unpublished)
Simpson, H., Edwards, Christian ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4170-6475, Vinson, Don ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3116-4828 and Cale, Andrew (2026) The constant ‘face-work’: The dramaturgical demands of coaches’ decision-making within a team context. Sports Coaching Review, Latest. pp. 1-14. ISSN Print ISSN: 2164-0629 Online ISSN: 2164-0637
Mycock, George ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-1227-035X, Downs, J., Molnar, Gyozo ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1732-5672, Foye, U., Bartel, H., Griffiths, J. and Edwards, Christian ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4170-6475 (2026) “I wanna live in a world where change is possible”: co-designing guidance for inclusive eating, exercise, and body image psychopathology outreach resources for men. Journal of Eating Disorders. pp. 1-60. ISSN 2050-2974
Mycock, George ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-1227-035X, Edwards, Christian ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4170-6475, Molnar, Gyozo ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1732-5672 and Foye, U. (2025) “I wanna live in a world where change is possible”: Co-designing guidance for inclusive eating, exercise, and body image psychopathology outreach resources for men. In: Perspectives in Body Image (PiBI) International Online Conference, 16th -18th September 2025, Online Conference (ACE lab, University of Durham). (Unpublished)
Mahoney, Berenice ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7414-8185, Edwards, Christian ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4170-6475, Richardson, Emma ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7409-778X and Lowe, Rebecca (2025) Five years on: ontological (in)security and living with significant appearance concerns before, during, and ‘since’ COVID-19. In: Perspectives in Body Image (PiBI) International Online Conference, 16th -18th September 2025, Online Conference (ACE lab, University of Durham). (Unpublished)
Edwards, Christian ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4170-6475, Tod, D. and Molnar, Gyozo ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1732-5672 (2025) Striving to be: An existential perspective on men’s high drive for muscularity development and sustainment. In: Perspectives in Body Image (PiBI) International Online Conference, 16th - 18th September 2025, Online Conference (ACE lab, University of Durham). (Unpublished)
Pepperell, Richard and Edwards, Christian ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4170-6475 (2025) Empowering students through inquiry-based approaches: Some reflections on practice. In: University of Worcester Learning and Teaching Conference, 17th - 18th June 2025, University of Worcester. (Unpublished)
Mycock, George ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-1227-035X, Foye, Una, Molnar, Gyozo ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1732-5672 and Edwards, Christian ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4170-6475 (2025) Men's Formal Help-Seeking for Eating and/or Body Image Psychopathology: A Systematic Review of Barriers and Facilitators. Journal of Men's Studies, Online (First). pp. 1-33. ISSN 1060-8265; eISSN 1933-0251
Edwards, Christian ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4170-6475, Mahoney, Berenice ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7414-8185, Richardson, Emma ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7409-778X and Lowe, Rebecca (2024) Staying isolated indoors means that nobody sees me”: ontological (in)security and living with significant appearance concerns before, during, and ‘since’ COVID-19. International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being, 19 (1). pp. 1-14. ISSN 1748-2623 (print); 1748-2631 (web)
Mycock, George ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-1227-035X, Edwards, Christian ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4170-6475, Molnar, Gyozo ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1732-5672 and Foye, Una (2024) This is (Not?) A Man’s World: A Latent Pattern Content Analysis Investigating In/Exclusion of Men Within Resources of Eating, Exercise and Body Image Healthcare Organisations. In: British Psychological Society East Midlands Conference - Celebrating Psychology in the Midlands 2024, 9th September 2024, The Museum of Making, Derby. (Unpublished)
Simpson, H., Edwards, Christian ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4170-6475, Vinson, Don ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3116-4828 and Cale, Andrew (2024) “You can stay now, you are trusted”: navigating qualitative fieldwork in sport coaching. Sports Coaching Review. pp. 1-23. ISSN eISSN: 2164-0637; pISSN: 2164-0629
Edwards, Christian ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4170-6475, Molnar, Gyozo ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1732-5672 and Tod, D. (2024) Searching for meaning: British men’s stories of long-term androgenic-anabolic steroid use. Performance Enhancement & Health, 12 (100287). pp. 1-10. ISSN 2211-2669
Edwards, Christian ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4170-6475, Tod, D. and Molnár, Győző ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1732-5672 (2024) The limits of being: An existential perspective on men’s muscle dysmorphia symptomology development and sustainment. In: Qualitative Research in Sport and Exercise (QRSE) 2024, 29th July - 1st August, Centre for Qualitative Research and the Department of Health, University of Bath, UK. (Unpublished)
Mycock, George, Edwards, Christian ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4170-6475, Molnar, Gyozo ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1732-5672 and Foye, U. (2024) Men's Formal Help-Seeking for Eating and/or Body Image Pathology: A Systematic Review of Barriers and Facilitators. In: Appearance Matters Conference: 10, 11-13th June 2024, Centre for Appearance Research (CAR), UWE, Bristol.. (Unpublished)
Mycock, George ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-1227-035X, Foye, Una, Edwards, Christian ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4170-6475 and Molnar, Gyozo ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1732-5672 (2024) A systematic review of barriers and facilitators to/of men’s formal help seeking for eating and body image pathology. In: Royal College of Psychiatrists Quality Network for Eating Disorders Annual Forum, May 13th 2024, Royal College of Psychiatrists, London. (Unpublished)
Pepperell, Richard, White, Georgia and Edwards, Christian ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4170-6475 (2023) Preparing undergraduates for the future: Problem-based learning and the development of research skills. In: Higher Education Sport (HESP) Conference, 8th September 2023, Northumbria University. (Unpublished)
Pepperell, Richard, Edwards, Christian ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4170-6475 and White, Georgia (2023) Preparing undergraduates for the future: Problem-based learning and the development of research skills. In: University of Worcester Learning and Teaching Conference 2023, 12-13th June 2023, University of Worcester. (Unpublished)
Simpson, Harley Jean, Vinson, Don ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3116-4828, Cale, Andrew and Edwards, Christian ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4170-6475 (2022) “You can stay now, you are trusted”: (Re)negotiating the researchers’ role within qualitative fieldwork in sports coaching. In: Qualitative Research in Sport and Exercise, 26th-28th July 2022, Durham. (Unpublished)
Edwards, Christian ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4170-6475, Tod, David and Molnar, Gyozo ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1732-5672 (2022) Searching for meaning: men’s stories of long-term androgenic-anabolic steroid use. In: International Conference on Qualitative Research in Sport and Exercise, 26th-28th July 2022, Durham. (Unpublished)
Pepperell, Richard and Edwards, Christian ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4170-6475 (2022) Preparing students for their independent research project through a blended project-based learning approach. In: University of Worcester Learning and Teaching Conference 2022, 8-9th June 2022, University of Worcester. (Unpublished)
Edwards, Christian ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4170-6475, Molnár, Győző ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1732-5672 and Tod, D. (2021) Searching for ontological security: women’s experiences leading to high drive for muscularity. Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health. ISSN Print: 2159-676X Online: 2159-6778
Pepperell, Richard and Edwards, Christian ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4170-6475 (2021) Physical Education and Sports Coaching Science Students’ Application of Research Informed Practice. In: University of Worcester Learning and Teaching Conference 2021, 9th and 10th June 2021, University of Worcester. (Unpublished)
Edwards, Christian ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4170-6475, Molnar, Gyozo ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1732-5672 and Tod, D. (2018) Building the Unbreakable Self: Women’s Experiences Leading to High Drive for Muscularity. In: QRSE 2018: 6th International Conference on Qualitative Research in Sport and Exercise, 6th - 8th June 2018, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. (Unpublished)
Edwards, Christian ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4170-6475, Molnar, Gyozo ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1732-5672 and Tod, D. (2017) Searching for Masculine Capital: Experiences Leading to High Drive for Muscularity in Men. Psychology of Men & Masculinity, 18 (4). pp. 361-371. ISSN 1524-9220 Online: 1939-151X
Edwards, Christian ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4170-6475 (2017) "I just wanted to be Big Dan": Antecedents and Consequences of the Drive for Muscularity in Men. PhD thesis, University of Worcester.
Edwards, Christian ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4170-6475, Tod, D., Molnar, Gyozo ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1732-5672 and Markland, D. (2016) Predicting Muscularity-Related Behavior, Emotions, and Cognitions in Men: The Role of Psychological Need Thwarting, Drive for Muscularity, and Mesomorphic Internalization. Body Image, 18. pp. 108-112. ISSN 1740-1445
Tod, D., Edwards, Christian ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4170-6475 and Cranswick, I. (2016) Muscle Dysmorphia: Current Insights. Psychology Research and Behaviour Management, 9. pp. 179-188. ISSN 1179-1578
Edwards, Christian ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4170-6475, Molnar, Gyozo ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1732-5672, Tod, D. and Markland, D. (2016) Predicting muscularity-related behavior, emotions, and cognitions in men: The role of psychological need thwarting, drive for muscularity, and mesomorphic internalization. In: Appearance Matters 7, 28th-30th June 2016, Royal College of Surgeons, London.
Edwards, Christian ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4170-6475, Tod, D., Molnar, Gyozo ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1732-5672 and Markland, D. (2016) Perceived Social Pressures and the Internalization of the Mesomorphic Ideal: the Role of Drive for Muscularity and Autonomy in Physically Active Men. Body Image, 16. pp. 63-69. ISSN 1740-1445
Tod, D., Edwards, Christian ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4170-6475, McGuigan, M. and Lovell, Geoffrey (2015) A Systematic Review of the Effect of Cognitive Strategies on Strength Performance. Sports Medicine, 45 (11). pp. 1589-1602. ISSN Print: 1179-2035 Online: 0112-1642
Tod, D. and Edwards, Christian ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4170-6475 (2015) A meta-analysis of the drive for muscularity's relationships with exercise behaviour, disordered eating, supplement consumption, and exercise dependence. International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 8 (1). pp. 185-203. ISSN Print: 1750-984X Online: 1750-9858
Tod, D. and Edwards, Christian ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4170-6475 (2015) Relationships Among Muscle Dysmorphia Characteristics, Body Image Quality of Life, and Coping in Males. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 18 (5). pp. 585-589. ISSN 1440-2440)
Edwards, Christian ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4170-6475, Tod, D. and Molnar, Gyozo ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1732-5672 (2014) A Systematic Review of the Drive for Muscularity Research Area. International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 7 (1). pp. 18-41. ISSN 1750-984X (Print) 1750-9858 (Online)
Thomas, A., Tod, D., Edwards, Christian ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4170-6475 and McGuigan, M.R. (2014) Drive for Muscularity and Social Physique Anxiety Mediate the Perceived Ideal Physique Muscle Dysmorphia Relationship. Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 28 (12). pp. 3508-3514. ISSN Print: 1064-8011 Online: 1533-4287
Tod, D. and Edwards, Christian ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4170-6475 (2013) Predicting Drive for Muscularity Behavioral Engagement from Body Image Attitudes and Emotions. Body Image, 10 (1). pp. 135-138. ISSN 1740-1445
Tod, D., Hall, G. and Edwards, Christian ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4170-6475 (2012) Gender Invariance and Correlates of the Drive for Leanness Scale. Body Image, 9 (4). pp. 555-558. ISSN 1740-1445
Tod, D., Morrison, T.G. and Edwards, Christian ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4170-6475 (2012) Psychometric Properties of Yelland and Tiggemann’s Drive for Muscularity Scale. Body Image, 9 (3). pp. 421-424. ISSN 1740-1445
Tod, D., Morrison, T.G. and Edwards, Christian ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4170-6475 (2012) Evaluating Validity and Test–retest Reliability in Four Drive for Muscularity Questionnaires. Body Image, 9 (3). pp. 425-428. ISSN 1740-1445
Edwards, Christian ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4170-6475, Tod, D., Morrison, T.G. and Molnar, Gyozo ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1732-5672 (2012) Drive for Muscularity. In: The Psychology of Strength and Conditioning. Routledge, London, pp. 148-172. ISBN 0415574080
Edwards, Christian ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4170-6475, Tod, D. and Molnar, Gyozo ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1732-5672 (2012) A Systematic Review of the Drive for Muscularity Research Area. In: Annual British Psychological Society conference, April 2012, London, UK.
Edwards, Christian ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4170-6475 and Evans, G. (2010) Guy Evans: the Challenges of Change. Innovative Print Communications, London. ISBN 095650650X
Tod, D., Morrison, T.G. and Edwards, Christian ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4170-6475 (2010) Relationships Muscle Dysmorphia has with Indices of Sexual Self-esteem. In: British Psychological Society Division of Sport and Exercise Psychology Biannual Conference, London. (Unpublished)
Peters, D.M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7873-7737, Adamson, Grant, Edwards, Christian ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4170-6475, Molnar, Gyozo ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1732-5672, Rhoden, Clare and Breeze, Nicholas (2009) An Evaluation of Student and Staff Perceptions of the Use of Audio Files for Feedback on Student Assessments: Project Report of Work in Progress. Worcester Journal of Learning and Teaching (2). ISSN 2024-8032
Peters, D.M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7873-7737, Molnar, Gyozo ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1732-5672, Adamson, Grant, Rhoden, Clare, Edwards, Christian ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4170-6475 and Breeze, Nicholas (2009) An Evaluation of Student and Staff Perceptions of the Use of Audio Files for Feedback on Student Assessments. In: Annual Learning & Teaching Conference, 18th June 2009, University of Worcester. (Unpublished)
Edwards, Christian ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4170-6475 and Tod, D. (2008) Self-talk Influences Vertical Jump Performance and Kinematics in Male Rugby Union Players. Journal of Sports Sciences, 26 (13). pp. 1459-1465. ISSN 0264-0414 (Print), 1466-447X (Online)

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#	Item title
1.	Drive for Muscularity	561
2.	Self-talk Influences Vertical Jump Performance and Kinematics in Male Rugby Union Players	425
3.	Searching for Masculine Capital: Experiences Leading to High Drive for Muscularity in Men	419	762
4.	An Evaluation of Student and Staff Perceptions of the Use of Audio Files for Feedback on Student Assessments	412
5.	Guy Evans: the Challenges of Change	399
6.	A Systematic Review of the Drive for Muscularity Research Area	374
7.	An Evaluation of Student and Staff Perceptions of the Use of Audio Files for Feedback on Student Assessments: Project Report of Work in Progress	339	129
8.	Relationships Muscle Dysmorphia has with Indices of Sexual Self-esteem.	321
9.	A Systematic Review of the Drive for Muscularity Research Area	312	23
10.	Relationships Among Muscle Dysmorphia Characteristics, Body Image Quality of Life, and Coping in Males	299
11.	Psychometric Properties of Yelland and Tiggemann’s Drive for Muscularity Scale	292
12.	A Systematic Review of the Effect of Cognitive Strategies on Strength Performance	290
13.	Drive for Muscularity and Social Physique Anxiety Mediate the Perceived Ideal Physique Muscle Dysmorphia Relationship.	287
14.	Perceived Social Pressures and the Internalization of the Mesomorphic Ideal: the Role of Drive for Muscularity and Autonomy in Physically Active Men	262	464
15.	Predicting Drive for Muscularity Behavioral Engagement from Body Image Attitudes and Emotions.	261
16.	Building the Unbreakable Self: Women’s Experiences Leading to High Drive for Muscularity	260
17.	A meta-analysis of the drive for muscularity's relationships with exercise behaviour, disordered eating, supplement consumption, and exercise dependence	258
18.	Evaluating Validity and Test–retest Reliability in Four Drive for Muscularity Questionnaires	257
19.	Gender Invariance and Correlates of the Drive for Leanness Scale.	246
20.	Muscle Dysmorphia: Current Insights	244	588
21.	Predicting Muscularity-Related Behavior, Emotions, and Cognitions in Men: The Role of Psychological Need Thwarting, Drive for Muscularity, and Mesomorphic Internalization	233	289
22.	"I just wanted to be Big Dan": Antecedents and Consequences of the Drive for Muscularity in Men	222
23.	“You can stay now, you are trusted”: navigating qualitative fieldwork in sport coaching	220	88
24.	Preparing students for their independent research project through a blended project-based learning approach	216
25.	Men's Formal Help-Seeking for Eating and/or Body Image Pathology: A Systematic Review of Barriers and Facilitators	209	32
26.	Searching for meaning: British men’s stories of long-term androgenic-anabolic steroid use	204	71
27.	Searching for ontological security: women’s experiences leading to high drive for muscularity	198	104
28.	Staying isolated indoors means that nobody sees me”: ontological (in)security and living with significant appearance concerns before, during, and ‘since’ COVID-19	196	74
29.	Searching for meaning: men’s stories of long-term androgenic-anabolic steroid use	183	2
30.	Preparing undergraduates for the future: Problem-based learning and the development of research skills.	183
31.	A systematic review of barriers and facilitators to/of men’s formal help seeking for eating and body image pathology	173	33
32.	The limits of being: An existential perspective on men’s muscle dysmorphia symptomology development and sustainment	168
33.	“You can stay now, you are trusted”: (Re)negotiating the researchers’ role within qualitative fieldwork in sports coaching.	167
34.	This is (Not?) A Man’s World: A Latent Pattern Content Analysis Investigating In/Exclusion of Men Within Resources of Eating, Exercise and Body Image Healthcare Organisations	164	34
35.	Physical Education and Sports Coaching Science Students’ Application of Research Informed Practice	163
36.	Preparing undergraduates for the future: Problem-based learning and the development of research skills.	158
37.	Predicting muscularity-related behavior, emotions, and cognitions in men: The role of psychological need thwarting, drive for muscularity, and mesomorphic internalization.	147
38.	Men's Formal Help-Seeking for Eating and/or Body Image Psychopathology: A Systematic Review of Barriers and Facilitators	141	66
39.	Empowering students through inquiry-based approaches: Some reflections on practice	95
40.	Five years on: ontological (in)security and living with significant appearance concerns before, during, and ‘since’ COVID-19	89
41.	“I wanna live in a world where change is possible”: Co-designing guidance for inclusive eating, exercise, and body image psychopathology outreach resources for men.	88	17
42.	Striving to be: An existential perspective on men’s high drive for muscularity development and sustainment.	80
43.	“I wanna live in a world where change is possible”: co-designing guidance for inclusive eating, exercise, and body image psychopathology outreach resources for men	37	82
44.	The constant ‘face-work’: The dramaturgical demands of coaches’ decision-making within a team context	18	2
45.	“I wanna live in a world where change is possible”: Co-designing guidance for inclusive eating, exercise, and body image psychopathology outreach resources for men.	18

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