Appearance discrimination and binge eating among sexual minority men

Grunewald, William; Convertino, Alexandra D.; Safren, Steven A.; Mimiaga, Matthew J.; O’Cleirigh, Conall; Mayer, Kenneth H.; Blashill, Aaron J.

doi:10.1016/j.appet.2020.104819

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“…Expert recognition and literature findings suggest oppressive systems often intersect in ways that disproportionately impact specific populations. For example, findings suggest racial, ethnic, sexual, and trans/nonbinary gender minorities are: (i) more likely to experience homelessness [45], unemployment [46], poverty [46], and food insecurity [47][48][49]; (ii) more likely to experience and perceive discrimination [50][51][52][53][54][55][56][57][58] and stigmatization [56,[59][60][61][62][63]; (iii) being directly targeted by tobacco-owned food and beverage marketing programs [64]; (iv) less likely to be included in eating disorder research [65] or screened by healthcare providers for an eating disorder [66,67]; (v) generally less likely to recognize the need for binge eating disorder treatment when present [68]; and (vi) less likely to receive treatment when needed [65,66,[68][69][70][71][72]. Each of these factors have been independently linked to increasing risk for binge eating disorder [34,59,[73][74][75].…”

Section: Theme 1: Systematic Issues and Systems Of Oppression (100% E...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Binge Eating Disorder Is a Social Justice Issue: A Cross-Sectional Mixed-Methods Study of Binge Eating Disorder Experts’ Opinions

Bray

Bradley

et al. 2022

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Background: Binge eating disorder is an autonomous DSM-V diagnosis characterized by discrete rapid consumption of objectively large amounts of food without compensation, associated with loss of control and distress. Environmental factors that contribute to binge eating disorder continue to evolve. This mixed-methods cross-sectional study assessed whether there is consensus among experts in the field about environmental factors that influence adult binge eating disorder pathology. Methods: Fourteen expert binge eating disorder researchers, clinicians, and healthcare administrators were identified internationally based on federal funding, PubMed-indexed publications, active practice in the field, leadership in relevant societies, and/or clinical and popular press distinction. Semi-structured interviews were recorded anonymously and analyzed by ≥2 investigators using reflexive thematic analysis and quantification. Results: Identified themes included: (1) systemic issues and systems of oppression (100%); (2) marginalized and under-represented populations (100%); (3) economic precarity and food/nutrition insecurity/scarcity (93%); (4) stigmatization and its psychological impacts (93%); (5) trauma and adversity (79%); (6) interpersonal factors (64%); (7) social messaging and social media (50%); (8) predatory food industry practices (29%); and (9) research/clinical gaps and directives (100%). Conclusions: Overall, experts call for policy changes around systemic factors that abet binge eating and for greater public education about who can have binge eating disorder. There is also a call to take and account for the narratives and life experiences of individuals with binge eating disorder to better inform our current understanding of the diagnosis and the environmental factors that impact it.

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confidence: 99%

Binge Eating Disorder Is a Social Justice Issue: A Cross-Sectional Mixed-Methods Study of Binge Eating Disorder Experts’ Opinions

Bray

Bradley

et al. 2022

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“…It refers to the negative weightrelated evaluations of overweight and obese individuals (84). Previous research demonstrated an association between sexual minority status and the internalization of weight biases (85,86). In a recent study, the connections between weight bias, eating concerns and depression symptoms were more pronounced in sexual minority individuals as compared to their cisgender counterparts (87).…”

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Eating attitudes and depressive symptoms in a LGBTIQ sample in Turkey

Güleç

Torun²,

Prado³

et al. 2022

Front. Psychiatry

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BackgroundLesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersexual and queer (LGBTIQ) individuals are often stigmatized due to their minority status. Sexual-minority stress is often discussed as a risk factor for the increased mental health problems reported in this population.ObjectiveThe current study (1) investigated eating attitudes and depressive symptoms in a sexual minority sample from Turkey who identify themselves as LGBTIQ and (2) explored the role of sexual minority stressors beyond the potential predictors of eating attitudes and depressive symptoms in this population.MethodsRecruitment was supported and streamlined by several Turkish NGOs and LGBTIQ community networks. Sociodemographic measures, eating attitudes, depressive symptoms, sexual minority stressors (e.g., heterosexist experiences, internalized homophobia), and the potential predictors of eating attitudes and depressive symptoms were assessed with an anonymous online survey between February 2022 and June 2022. The sample consisted of 440 participants. The mean age was 31.92 (SD = 11.82). The majority of the participants reported their current gender identity as male (64.3%; n = 440) and their sexual orientation as attracted to men (62.8%; n = 439). For 79.7% of the participants, the assigned sex at birth was man (n = 439).ResultsTwo separate three-stage multiple hierarchical regression analyses were conducted, controlling for sociodemographic characteristics and the risk and protective factors of eating attitudes and depressive symptoms. Disturbed eating attitudes were predicted by assigned female sex at birth, higher scores for depression, social isolation, and the total number of heterosexist experiences, and lower distress related to heterosexist experiences. Depressive symptoms were predicted by assigned female sex at birth, lesbian sexual orientation, disturbance in eating attitudes, increases in generalized anxiety, and distress related to daily heterosexist experiences.ConclusionThe current study demonstrated the significant role of sexual minority stressors in the prediction of disturbed eating attitudes and depressive symptomatology beyond the general psychosocial vulnerability factors. These findings emphasize the need for developing strategies to reduce prejudicial attitudes at the societal level and to enhance the skills of LGBTIQ individuals in coping with sexual minority stressors in Turkey.

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“…Research suggests that increased risk may result from chronic stressors due to being part of a marginalized group (e.g., prejudice, discrimination, internalized homophobia; Feldman & Meyer 2007, Meyer 1995. Consistent with this hypothesis, researchers have found that SM stressors prospectively predict disordered eating in SM men (Grunewald et al 2021, Wang & Borders 2017 and that perceived discrimination for sexual identity produces a fivefold-increased risk for developing an ED in SM young adults (Kamody et al 2020). SM men may also experience increased intrasexual competition to achieve unrealistic appearance ideals within the SM male community (Pachankis et al 2020).…”

Section: Sexual and Gender Minoritiesmentioning

confidence: 90%

Eating Disorders in Boys and Men

Brown

Keel

2023

Annual Review of Clinical Psychology

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While boys and men have historically been underrepresented in eating disorder research, increasing interest and research during the twenty-first century have contributed important knowledge to the field. In this article, we review the epidemiology of eating disorders and muscle dysmorphia (the pathological pursuit of muscularity) in boys and men; specific groups of men at increased risk for eating disorders; sociocultural, psychological, and biological vulnerability factors; and male-specific assessment measures. We also provide an overview of current research on eating disorder and muscle dysmorphia prevention efforts, treatment outcomes, and mortality risk in samples of boys and men. Priorities for future research are including boys and men in epidemiolocal studies to track changes in incidence, identifying (neuro)biological factors contributing to risk, eliminating barriers to treatment access and utilization, and refining male-specific prevention and treatment efforts. Expected final online publication date for the Annual Review of Clinical Psychology, Volume 19 is May 2023. Please see http://www.annualreviews.org/page/journal/pubdates for revised estimates.

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Appearance discrimination and binge eating among sexual minority men

Cited by 9 publications

References 47 publications

Binge Eating Disorder Is a Social Justice Issue: A Cross-Sectional Mixed-Methods Study of Binge Eating Disorder Experts’ Opinions

Binge Eating Disorder Is a Social Justice Issue: A Cross-Sectional Mixed-Methods Study of Binge Eating Disorder Experts’ Opinions

Eating attitudes and depressive symptoms in a LGBTIQ sample in Turkey

Eating Disorders in Boys and Men

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