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ArticleThe world journal of men's health2026

Sexual Orientation Disparities in Mental Health Vulnerabilities: Exploring Body Image Dissatisfaction and Desired Changes in Physical Attributes among Cisgender Heterosexual, Homosexual, and Bisexual Men in Taiwan.

Jiun-Hau Huang, Michelle Wang, Jen-Hao Chu

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Jiun-Hau HuangInstitute of Health Behaviors and Community Sciences, College of Public Health, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4569-0629
Michelle WangGeorge Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-0876-3259
Jen-Hao ChuMaster of Public Health Degree Program, College of Public Health, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-7668-449X

Funding

National Science and Technology Council MOST 105-2410-H-002-143-MY2National Science and Technology Council MOST 107-2410-H-002-214-MY2National Science and Technology Council MOST 108-2410-H-002-194-MY2National Science and Technology Council MOST 109-2410-H-002-108-MY2
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Abstract

purposeLittle is known about Asian cisgender men's body image dissatisfaction (BID) and its variation among heterosexual, homosexual, and bisexual men. This study aimed to explore and better understand their specific BID concerns regarding various body parts and desired changes in physical attributes (DCPA), shedding light on the intersection of BID and sexual orientation among Asian men. MATERIALS AND

methodsA cross-sectional anonymous survey was conducted among participants recruited through the popular online forum, PTT, which attracts a large youth population in Taiwan. The inclusion criteria were: cisgender men; aged 18 years or older; Taiwanese citizens. The prevalence and levels of BID for nine specific body parts and prevalence of DCPA were compared by sexual orientation. Pairwise mean differences and multivariable logistic regression models, adjusting for age and body mass index, were estimated for subgroup comparisons.

resultsOf 632 participants, 376 self-identified as heterosexual, 185 as homosexual, and 71 as bisexual. The overall BID score and four body-part BID scores (

conclusionsThese findings reveal sexual orientation disparities in BID and DCPA, providing valuable insights for addressing body image concerns among Asian men.

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Body dissatisfactionBody imageDesired changes in physical attributesMenSexual and gender minoritiesTaiwan

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