Table 3 Factors associated with drive for thinness (DT) in young men (n = 1,801) according to the multivariate logistic regression analysis

Leisure time sitting hours, per 1 hour increment

1.10 (1.00–1.20)

0.046

Perception of being overweight (vs. underweight or ideal weight)

3.65 (2.20–6.06)

<0.001

Poor self-rated health (vs. good or average)

2.32 (1.22–4.41)

0.010

 weight loss

2.45 (1.37–4.36)

0.002

 body acceptance

2.98 (1.70–5.23)

<0.001