Download or read book Ethnic and Sexual Minority Differences in the Prediction of Disordered Eating and Exercise Behaviors in College Men written by Andrew Pereira and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite growing evidence of their prevalence, clinical and subclinical disordered eating behaviors among men continue to be understudied phenomena. When compared to females, predictors of male disordered eating vary across ethnic groups, suggesting cultural influences on disordered eating. Moreover, gay and bisexual men experience pronounced levels of body dissatisfaction, sensitivity to societal body image standards, and subsequent disordered eating when compared to straight men and gay women. This study investigated possible differences in prediction of disordered eating among intersections of male ethnicity and sexuality. We approached this question through a transtheoretical lens that integrated intersectionality and minority stress theories. Archival data from a sample of African American, Latino, and White college men were analyzed using hierarchical multiple regression. Predictors of emotional and binge eating behaviors differed across ethnicity, in that body dissatisfaction and media internalization for African American and Latino males exhibit the strongest unique associations with emotional and binge eating behaviors, while the strongest unique predictors of emotional and binge eating behaviors among White males are depressive symptoms and low self-esteem. Moreover, African American sexual identity and depressive symptoms interact, as gay or bisexual men report stronger unique associations between depression symptoms and emotional and binge eating. All predictors (i.e., body dissatisfaction, depression symptoms, low self-esteem, media internalization, and sexual minority identity) were unable to explain sufficient variance in over exercise behaviors in African American men. Results suggest ethnicity and sexual orientation are meaningful to the experience of disordered eating in men, and that underlying mechanisms may exhibit differing associative patterns across ethnic identity. Clinicians working with ethnically and sexually diverse male disordered eating populations may use the results to better inform treatment interventions and conceptualization. These findings also support the value of intersectional quantitative methodology and the limits of relying on single-axis identity as a predictive element.
Download or read book Differences in Disordered Eating Among Sexual and Gender Minority College Students in the National College Health Assessment written by and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sexual and gender minority subpopulations are often under-examined in eating disorders research, creating a significant gap in the literature. Sexual and gender minority populations are comprised of distinct subgroups with specific health concerns. The purpose of this study is to investigate the prevalence of self-reported eating disorder (ED; anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa) diagnoses and two disordered eating behaviors (DEB; purging and diet pill use) among a nationally based sample of sexual and gender minority college students using the Fall 2015 version of the National College Health Assessment (ACHA-NCHA IIc). Among those subpopulations that showed elevated odds of ED or DEB, cisgender bisexual females reported significantly higher odds of purging to lose weight within the last 30 days when compared to cisgender heterosexual females (OR= 1.986, CI= 1.419-2.780) and cisgender queer females reported elevated odds of self-reported bulimia diagnosis within the past 12 months when compared to cisgender heterosexual females (OR= 5.259, CI= 1.463-18.899). Cisgender asexual males reported significantly lower odds of using diet pills to lose weight (OR= 0.257, CI= 0.082-0.807) when compared to cisgender heterosexual females. This analysis was one of the first instances of examining ED and DEB among a very diverse range of sexual and gender minority populations using the National College Health Assessment. Exploring sexual and gender minority subpopulations independently facilitates more appropriate approaches to addressing eating disorder concerns among these high risk populations. In addition, future research should address the complex factors associated with ED and DEB among sexual and gender minority college students in order to tailor effective intervention strategies.
Download or read book Understanding Prevalence and Attitudes written by Dwight William Lewis and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Context: Eating disorders, a serious public health issue, affect an estimated 8-11 million Americans (Hudson, Hiripi, Pope & Kessler, 2007; National Institutes of Mental Health [NIMH], 2010). The lack of inclusion of diverse minority populations from robustly-designed eating disorder research has produced limitations to the generalizability for theory-based prevention, diagnosis, and treatment programs, particularly among non-Caucasian populations. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine eating and exercise behaviors among student-athletes enrolled at historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) through application of existing disordered eating, exercise dependence, and body image instruments. Participants: A battery of surveys was disseminated to 601 varsity level athletes enrolled at HBCUs, of which 71% (N = 427) were used in the analysis. Outcomes and Procedures: The main outcomes of interests were eating disorder (ED) risk, exercise dependence (ExD) risk, and orthorexia nervosa (ON) risk, and difference between perceived and ideal body stature. These outcomes were operationalized through application of the Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26), Exercise Dependence Scale (EDS-21), ORTO 15 questionnaire (ORTO 15), and Pulvers and colleagues' (2004) Figural Stimuli. Regression (Logistical and Simple), chi-square, ANOVA/ANCOVA, and simple descriptive statistical analyses served as quantitative means of measurement. Results: Findings revealed that among HBCU student-athletes in this study, 10.8% were at risk for an ED, 10.3% were at risk for ExD, and 66.3% were at risk for ON. With respect to ED and ON risk, between group differences did not exist among most men's sports, while race and academic classification group differences were present among several women's sports. The Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) construct, attitude, exhibited the largest influence on future intentions to engage in disordered eating among both male (p = .005) and female (p = .001) participants. Significant differences between ideal and perceived body stature exist among female subjects (p
Download or read book AN EXAMINATION OF EXPERIENCED WEIGHT STIGMA INTERNALIZED WEIGHT BIAS AND MALADAPTIVE EATING PATTERNS AMONG SEXUAL MINORITIES A Comparison Between Cis gender Bisexual and Lesbian Women Bisexual and Gay Men Heterosexual Men and Heterosexual Women written by Abigail M. Thorndyke Shonrock and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Previous research demonstrates the multiple negative effects of experiencing and internalizing weight stigma, including maladaptive eating behaviors and body dissatisfaction. There is minimal research examining the effects of experienced and internalized weight stigma within the LGBTQ+ community. Of interest is the effect that experiencing and internalizing weight stigma has on disordered eating patterns in LGBTQ+ populations. Existing literature shows that LGBTQ+ individuals are more prone to maladaptive eating patterns compared to their cis-gender, heterosexual counterparts. The purpose of this project was to explore the relationship between sexual orientation, maladaptive eating behaviors, experienced weight stigma (EWS) and internalized weight bias (IWB). The current thesis examined cis-gender sexual minority males and females compared to their heterosexual counterparts on levels of disordered eating, EWS, and IWB. It further examined the extent to which experienced and internalized weight stigma predicted levels of disordered eating in the context of sexual minority populations. Sexual minority and heterosexual participants differed on BMI, age, income, education, and college enrollment. Consistent with previous research, sexual minority individuals exhibited higher levels of disordered eating than their heterosexual counterparts. Notably, heterosexual males experienced significantly less disordered eating patterns compared to heterosexual females and sexual minority males and females. Sexual minority individuals had significantly more EWS than their heterosexual counterparts. Heterosexual males demonstrated significantly lower levels of IWB than heterosexual females, and sexual minority males and females. Interestingly, gender identity and sexual orientation interacted with both IWB and EWS to predict significant differences in maladaptive eating patterns. Significant main interactions between gender identity and sexual orientation exist in disordered eating patterns and IWB. This thesis expanded on current literature regarding eating and weight constructs in LGBTQ+ populations and demonstrated that there are differences in maladaptive eating, experiences of weight stigma and internalized weight bias between heterosexual and sexual minority persons.
Download or read book Impact on American Higher Education written by Rob Suglia, Ph.d. and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (EDNOS) category is the APA's third and final eating disorder. Since becoming a clinical category in 1994, EDNOS is the most frequently diagnosed eating disorder - occurring in far greater numbers than anorexia and bulimia combined. Since males rarely meet the criteria for anorexia or bulimia, EDNOS is often the only category into which males fall. The higher degree of difficulty in identifying males with eating disorders compared to females is further complicated when males are involved in athletics. The training norms practiced become an ideal means to conceal eating disorder behaviors. As the preferred behavior of eating disordered males, the display of excessive and obligatory exercise can be the best indicator of an eating disorder. Colleges must begin to notice the "warning signs" of their male student-athletes. Dr. Suglia's study considered a wide range of sports with male athletes finding more than half had EDNOS.
Download or read book Evaluating Contextual Body Image Eating and Exercise Behaviors in College Athletes written by Katherine E. McManus and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The current study assessed the associations between disordered eating, excessive exercise, and contextual body image within a sample of Division I college student-athletes. Sixty-five student-athletes anonymously completed an online survey consisting of a series of eating, exercise, and body image related assessments followed by open-ended questions regarding their motivation to workout and overall student-athlete and college experience. Results indicated that there was no significant association between excessive exercise and disordered eating (r = .19, p = .130; two-tailed), however, there was a significant association between athletic identity and excessive exercise (r = .433, p = .0003). Point biserial correlations and Welch sample t-tests revealed that gender had a significant association with disordered eating (rpb = .324, n = 65, p = .009) however, sport-type did not (rpb = .044, n = 65, p = .729). The current study is consistent with prior research showing that females score higher on scales of disordered eating behavior than males. Furthermore, this study provides evidence to suggest that female athletes may experience differences with their body image, particularly their shape (rpb = .256, n = 65, p = .04), in different contexts (i.e., in daily life context) compared to male athletes. Follow up research should continue to examine the impact of athletic identity, excessive exercise, and disordered eating for all athletes regardless of sport-type and gender.
Download or read book Predictors of Disordered Eating Among Men written by and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Historically, males have been ignored and misunderstood within the field of eating disorders, and their eating patterns often do not map on to those studied among females. Gender differences for motivations to engage in maladaptive eating are salient-- females generally desire thinness whereas males typically desire a muscular build. Given this higher drive for muscularity, males may engage in more muscularity-oriented eating pathology—often characterized as eating excess calories throughout the day and/or eating specific macronutrients. Previous findings have indicated that body dissatisfaction, negative affect, internalization of the body ideal and impulsivity are associated with disordered eating habits among men. Thus, the current study set out to explore these predictors on various subtypes of men’s eating pathology. Participants were (N = 309) undergraduate college men between 18 and 35 years old (M = 19.61, SD = 2.58) at San Diego State University. Participants were recruited for participation through the University’s subject pool. Participants completed a 30-minute self-report questionnaire online regarding eating and exercise habits. Analyses included two structural equation models which estimated four predictors of eating pathology on three subtypes of disordered eating. Four independent latent variables were created (body dissatisfaction, internalization of body ideals, negative affect, and impulsivity); as were three latent outcome variables(restrictive eating, binge/purge behaviors, and muscularity-oriented eating). All four predictors and three outcomes were assessed in one model. An additional model controlling for age, ethnicity, race, sexual identity, and body mass index was subsequently assessed. In the unadjusted model, impulsivity negatively predicted restrictive eating, while body dissatisfaction predicted more restrictive eating. Negative affect was marginally significant in predicting muscularity-oriented eating. In the adjusted model, all predictors became nonsignificant, however, non-Latino participants engaged in more restrictive eating and muscularity-oriented eating than Latinos, and BMI predicted more engagement in restrictive eating. The structural equation models show there may be differential associations between these known risk factors and the various subtypes of eating pathology. These findings may have implications for future prevention and treatment interventions for men, which are still lacking. More research is needed to further understand men’s disordered eating behaviors.
Download or read book Current Findings on Males with Eating Disorders written by Leigh Cohn and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-06-26 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The subgroup of males with eating disorders has been understudied, and this book presents the most comprehensive look at this topic since Arnold Andersen edited the text Males with Eating Disorders in 1990. This monograph represents both original research and reviews of other studies based on a special issue of Eating Disorders: The Journal of Treatment and Prevention, with additional added chapters. Representing international contributions from researchers and clinicians in nine countries, this cross-section includes chapters on etiology, sociocultural and gender issues, symptom presentation, assessment, medical and psychological concerns, treatment, recovery, and prevention.
Download or read book Current Index to Journals in Education written by and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 900 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Weight related Health Disparities and Lifestyle Behaviors Among Sexual and Gender Minority Students written by Jonathon Whipps and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Consequences of obesity can be both physiological and psychological. Persons with obesity are more likely suffer from increased psychosocial burden due to their weight, and obesity has documented associations with depression, anxiety, quality of life, and suicidality. As a result of experienced weight discrimination, individuals with overweight or obesity may apply negative weight-based stereotypes to themselves, leading to the development of internalized weight stigma. Internalization of weight stigma, also called weight self-stigma or internalized weight bias, has been implicated in affecting physiological and behavioral aspects linked to poor metabolic health and excess weight gain. Weight stigma has been identified as a novel contributor to the perpetuation of obesity, with some calling weight-related stigma a driving force behind the obesity epidemic. While weight status is a primary indicator for weight stigma internalization, self-perception of elevated weight is also a risk factor. Sexual and gender minority populations, specifically those who are emerging adults, may be at particular risk for health detriments associated with weight-related behaviors, including risk for internalized weight stigma. The current dissertation explored three topics of health related to sexual and gender minority populations: sexual and gender minority identification as a risk factor for weight stigma development, the role of weight-related behaviors and stigma in the achievement of physical activity recommendations, and the relationship between sleep quality, weight stigma, and outcomes of mental health. Findings from this work consistently demonstrated health disparities are present within sexual and gender minority student communities: identification as a sexual or gender minority predicted higher overall weight stigma, with LGBTQ+ showing higher rates of disordered eating across all studies. Students have alarmingly low levels of physical activity and sleep quality, with exercise self-efficacy and resistance-based training being identified as potential targets for interventions aiming to improve physical activity among this population. Students with low sleep quality showed higher rates of depression, stress, and anxiety, with all measures of mental health showing high positive correlation with increased internalized weigh stigma. Interestingly, low sleep quality was found to be related to increased scores of internalized weight stigma, a novel finding. This work helps identify targets for future research and targeted interventions, and clinicians can use the information gained from this study when working with patients aiming to improve weight status or general health and well-being.
Download or read book Eating Disorders in Males written by Gary Elliott and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2014-06-16 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seminar paper from the year 2010 in the subject Psychology - Clinical Psychology, Psychopathology, Prevention, ( Atlantic International University ), language: English, abstract: It is generally accepted that eating disorders are a serious concern among women but we are faced with a severe lack of research into the prevalence of men struggling with their body image. Sadly, many doctors still do not recognize cases of eating disorders in men with the result that fewer than 5% of all referrals to specialist eating disorder clinics are male (Morgan: 2008). Pollack (1999) discovered that at Harvard Medical School, there is increasing evidence that many men (and probably boys too) are becoming increasingly obsessed with their bodies. Men are beginning to diet in unprecedented numbers with an estimated one million of them suffering from eating disorders (Luciano: 2002). This figure of one million is perceived to be understated as males with eating disorders are for too often under diagnosed. Andersen et al. (2000) confirms that eating disorders in males has been overlooked and in some treatment centres, the ratio of men to women has changed over the past ten years from almost entirely women to 50:50. In Psychology Today magazine in 1997, an amazing 43%, nearly half of the men in the survey reported that they were dissatisfied with their overall appearance. Of those men surveyed, 63% were dissatisfied with their abdomen, 52% with their weight, 55% with their muscle tone and 38% with their chest (Pope et al: 2000). There does not seem to be a specific age at which men develop eating disorders, with sufferers as young as eight years old and eating disorders usually appearing around 14-25 years of age (B-eat). Children as young as two years old have already developed damaging eating habits, this can lead to eating disorders as the child ages, with 52,17% of eating disorders persisting into adulthood (Sancho et al: 2007). Morgan (2008) explains that eating disorders and body image problems develop slowly and subtly, but once you start to use eating habits and exercise as a means of dealing with distressing emotions, then there may be a problem. In a Brief History of Eating Disorders (2009) we find that after puberty, one million boys and men will have eating disorders; this coupled with Paterson’s statement that ‘on average, it seems to be approximately six years before men [or boys] will seek help’...
Download or read book Communities in Action written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2017-04-27 with total page 583 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the United States, some populations suffer from far greater disparities in health than others. Those disparities are caused not only by fundamental differences in health status across segments of the population, but also because of inequities in factors that impact health status, so-called determinants of health. Only part of an individual's health status depends on his or her behavior and choice; community-wide problems like poverty, unemployment, poor education, inadequate housing, poor public transportation, interpersonal violence, and decaying neighborhoods also contribute to health inequities, as well as the historic and ongoing interplay of structures, policies, and norms that shape lives. When these factors are not optimal in a community, it does not mean they are intractable: such inequities can be mitigated by social policies that can shape health in powerful ways. Communities in Action: Pathways to Health Equity seeks to delineate the causes of and the solutions to health inequities in the United States. This report focuses on what communities can do to promote health equity, what actions are needed by the many and varied stakeholders that are part of communities or support them, as well as the root causes and structural barriers that need to be overcome.
Download or read book Fit to Die written by Anna Paterson and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2004-08-27 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: `This is a book that will be useful to carers, helping them understand the issues that affect male suffers and some of the barriers they will have to break down in order to recover. It will also reassure men affected by an eating disorder that they are not alone, their problems are understood b medical professional and that recovery is possible' - Signpost Anna has established herself as a leading author in the field of eating disorders and combines her personal experiences with an extensive research interest. Her two previous books published by Lucky Duck were winner and special commendation in the NASEN/TES book awards and we expect this publication to be equally well received. It would be a mistake to think that eating and body image problems are experienced only by women. Anna draws the readers attention to the characteristic and special difficulties for men, including: " athletics, body building and eating " depression and self-esteem " eating disorders and homosexuality. Like all her books she offers a comprehensive overview and contributes information, advice and hope. This is a book for those affected and those who want to help them.
Download or read book Community series in extreme eating behaviors volume II written by Hubertus Himmerich and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2023-06-01 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Relationship Between Disordered Eating Behaviors and Exercise Addiction Among Selected University Students at Minnesota State University Mankato written by Haley Wasko and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract The Relationship Between Disordered Eating Behaviors and Exercise Addiction Among Selected University Students at Minnesota State University, Mankato Wasko, Haley M.,Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN 2012. College students are faced with many difficult decisions as they begin to gain independence and adjust to new responsibilities. Some of these decisions may include changes in eating behaviors and exercise patterns. Such changes may lead to unhealthy weight control behaviors such as disordered eating or excessive exercise. The combination of controlling eating and exercise behaviors may be especially detrimental and prevalent in college students. The purpose of this research was to determine whether or not there was a relationship between disordered eating and exercise addiction among university students at Minnesota State University, Mankato. A 50-item survey was used to assess the prevalence of disordered eating behaviors and exercise addiction patterns among undergraduate college students. The survey was administered via email to a random sample of 2,947 undergraduate students attending a mid-sized Midwestern public university. This study examined undergraduate students between the ages of 18-25 years with a mean age was 20.68 years. Data indicated a relationship between disordered eating and exercise addiction in both genders which indicated that females and males are exhibiting these weight control behaviors and should be of concern to health educators. In order to establish a greater understanding of the risk factors associated and reduce the prevalence of such unhealthy weight control behaviors, there is a need for additional research in this area.
Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of Eating Disorders written by W. Stewart Agras and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018 with total page 561 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully revised to reflect the DSM-5, the second edition of The Oxford Handbook of Eating Disorders features the latest research findings, applications, and approaches to understanding eating disorders. Including foundational topics alongside practical specifics, like literature reviews and clinical applications, this handbook is essential for scientists, clinicians, and students alike.
Download or read book Eating Disorders in Special Populations written by Jonna Fries and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2021-06-30 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eating disorders are among the most complex disorders to treat, typically requiring medical, nutritional, and psychotherapeutic interventions. High relapse rates and the sense of urgency to save lives and minimize or prevent lifelong problems present challenges for even the most seasoned treatment providers. In an engaging, clear, and concise manner, Eating Disorders in Special Populations: Medical, Nutritional, and Psychological Treatments prepares physicians, dietitians, and psychotherapists to navigate the labyrinth they enter with eating disordered patients. Aggregating a vast amount of information and perspectives in a clear and concise format, readers will gain insight into the minds on both sides of the treatment room. From leading experts in the field, readers will learn how dietitians, physicians, and psychotherapists conceptualize and treat people with eating disorders, and treatment providers will discover the nuanced etiologies of eating disorder symptoms in a range of diverse populations. Increase your cultural competency and expand your practice by learning how eating disorders are created, maintained, and resolved. Join us in bringing light, health, and hope to our patients and to our colleagues across disciplines.
