Gender and sex in eating disorders: A narrative review of the current state of knowledge, research gaps, and recommendations
Abstract Introduction Eating disorders (EDs) have long been considered conditions exclusively affecting women, and studies in the ED field regularly exclude men. Research efforts are needed to better understand the role of gender and sex in EDs. This review describes the role of gender and sex in th...
| Main Authors: | , , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Wiley
2023-04-01
|
| Series: | Brain and Behavior |
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/brb3.2871 |
| _version_ | 1797821198088798208 |
|---|---|
| author | Édith Breton Robert‐Paul Juster Linda Booij |
| author_facet | Édith Breton Robert‐Paul Juster Linda Booij |
| author_sort | Édith Breton |
| collection | DOAJ |
| description | Abstract Introduction Eating disorders (EDs) have long been considered conditions exclusively affecting women, and studies in the ED field regularly exclude men. Research efforts are needed to better understand the role of gender and sex in EDs. This review describes the role of gender and sex in the development of EDs from a biopsychosocial perspective. Methods The primary hypothesis of this narrative review is that gender and sex interact to influence ED risk. The literature review was conducted using the PubMed database. Results This review first presents the general characteristics and prevalence of EDs according to gender and sex. Next, neurodevelopmental processes, neurobiology, gender roles, body image, and the minority stress model are addressed. Lastly, research perspectives to better include gender and sex in the field of EDs are discussed (e.g., representation of gender and sex diversities, development of appropriate assessment tools, and increasing awareness). Conclusion Although substantial knowledge gaps remain, there is a growing recognition of the importance of integrating gender and sex in ED research that holds promise for further development in the field. |
| first_indexed | 2024-03-13T09:49:14Z |
| format | Article |
| id | doaj.art-1bc3693b8ca844e99cd74895bcf36159 |
| institution | Directory Open Access Journal |
| issn | 2162-3279 |
| language | English |
| last_indexed | 2024-03-13T09:49:14Z |
| publishDate | 2023-04-01 |
| publisher | Wiley |
| record_format | Article |
| series | Brain and Behavior |
| spelling | doaj.art-1bc3693b8ca844e99cd74895bcf361592023-05-24T14:27:20ZengWileyBrain and Behavior2162-32792023-04-01134n/an/a10.1002/brb3.2871Gender and sex in eating disorders: A narrative review of the current state of knowledge, research gaps, and recommendationsÉdith Breton0Robert‐Paul Juster1Linda Booij2CHU Sainte‐Justine Research Centre Montreal CanadaDepartment of Psychiatry and Addictology University of Montreal Montreal CanadaCHU Sainte‐Justine Research Centre Montreal CanadaAbstract Introduction Eating disorders (EDs) have long been considered conditions exclusively affecting women, and studies in the ED field regularly exclude men. Research efforts are needed to better understand the role of gender and sex in EDs. This review describes the role of gender and sex in the development of EDs from a biopsychosocial perspective. Methods The primary hypothesis of this narrative review is that gender and sex interact to influence ED risk. The literature review was conducted using the PubMed database. Results This review first presents the general characteristics and prevalence of EDs according to gender and sex. Next, neurodevelopmental processes, neurobiology, gender roles, body image, and the minority stress model are addressed. Lastly, research perspectives to better include gender and sex in the field of EDs are discussed (e.g., representation of gender and sex diversities, development of appropriate assessment tools, and increasing awareness). Conclusion Although substantial knowledge gaps remain, there is a growing recognition of the importance of integrating gender and sex in ED research that holds promise for further development in the field.https://doi.org/10.1002/brb3.2871biological psychiatrybrain developmenteating disordersgender/sexsexual and gender diversities |
| spellingShingle | Édith Breton Robert‐Paul Juster Linda Booij Gender and sex in eating disorders: A narrative review of the current state of knowledge, research gaps, and recommendations Brain and Behavior biological psychiatry brain development eating disorders gender/sex sexual and gender diversities |
| title | Gender and sex in eating disorders: A narrative review of the current state of knowledge, research gaps, and recommendations |
| title_full | Gender and sex in eating disorders: A narrative review of the current state of knowledge, research gaps, and recommendations |
| title_fullStr | Gender and sex in eating disorders: A narrative review of the current state of knowledge, research gaps, and recommendations |
| title_full_unstemmed | Gender and sex in eating disorders: A narrative review of the current state of knowledge, research gaps, and recommendations |
| title_short | Gender and sex in eating disorders: A narrative review of the current state of knowledge, research gaps, and recommendations |
| title_sort | gender and sex in eating disorders a narrative review of the current state of knowledge research gaps and recommendations |
| topic | biological psychiatry brain development eating disorders gender/sex sexual and gender diversities |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1002/brb3.2871 |
| work_keys_str_mv | AT edithbreton genderandsexineatingdisordersanarrativereviewofthecurrentstateofknowledgeresearchgapsandrecommendations AT robertpauljuster genderandsexineatingdisordersanarrativereviewofthecurrentstateofknowledgeresearchgapsandrecommendations AT lindabooij genderandsexineatingdisordersanarrativereviewofthecurrentstateofknowledgeresearchgapsandrecommendations |