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Body shame, body guilt, and negative body image state showed significant indirect associations, including two significant serial mediation pathways. Three profiles were identified: low, moderate, and high distress. The high-distress profile had the highest compulsive exercise score.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Discussion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>These findings identify possible psychological pathways and a subgroup with jointly elevated distress. 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