Abstract:Introduction: Stress, negative emotional states, emotional disorders, low self-esteem, and feelings of loneliness and isolation are among contributing factors, which can trigger disordered eating behaviors. Aim: The present study aimed to investigate the association of perceived stress, social support, and self-esteem with disordered eating due to alexithymia. Method: In this correlational study with structural equation modeling, the statistical population consisted of individuals, who were referred to Baraka … Show more
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