Eating disorders and disordered eating behaviors in the LGBT population: a review of the literature

Journal of Eating Disorders

Lacie L. Parker¹  Jennifer A. Harriger² 

[1] Department of Psychology, Loma Linda University, 11130 Anderson Street, Suite 106, 92350, Loma Linda, CA, USA;Pepperdine University, Malibu, USA;

关键词: Eating disorders;    Disordered eating behaviors;    LGBT;    Sexual minority;    Lesbian;    Gay;    Bisexual;    Transgender;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s40337-020-00327-y

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

BackgroundAccording to past research, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals experience a higher prevalence of psychopathology, which is attributable to the increased stress (i.e., stigma and prejudice) that they experience, as detailed by the minority stress model (MSM).MainThis current literature review examined the empirical literature regarding the rates and types of, and risk factors for eating disorders and disordered eating behaviors in LGBT adults and adolescents, in addition to each individual subgroup (i.e., lesbians, gay males, bisexuals, transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals).ConclusionLGBT adults and adolescents experience greater incidence of eating disorders and disordered eating behaviors than their heterosexual and cisgender counterparts. Additionally, gay, bisexual, and transgender adults and adolescents were all at increased risk for eating disorders and disordered eating behaviors. Mixed results were found for lesbian adults and adolescents. Results are discussed within the framework of the MSM.

【 授权许可】

CC BY