Theoretical and Methodological Considerations for Research on Eating Disorders and Gender

Gender is a relevant factor in the etiology of eating disorders (ED) as evidenced by gender-specific components of disordered eating and by the high risk of ED among transgender individuals, in addition to other factors. However, research on connections between ED and gender identity are limited. Re...

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Main Authors: Marie-Luise Springmann, Jennifer Svaldi, Mechthild Kiegelmann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.586196/full