Expanding the developmental boundaries of etiologic effects: The role of adrenarche in genetic influences on disordered eating in males.

The current chapter reviews our progress in understanding how genes influence eating and eating disorders (EDs) by addressing the following areas: (1) how recognition of genetic influences on eating and EDs emerged; (2) the complex nature of genetic action; (3) what twin studies can tell us about genetic influences; and (4) the current state of linkage and association studies. It is concluded that genes are an important part of the explanatory framework for the etiology of EDs, with an important contribution of the shared environment to the development of cognition and attitudes that may initiate disordered eating practices, and a critical contribution of the environment in providing a context within which genetic risk is more likely to be expressed. We currently have a limited understanding of the specific genes that are implicated, and the ways in which genes and the environment work together to increase risk for disordered eating.

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Relationship between body dissatisfaction and disordered eating: Mediating role of self-esteem and depression

Eating Behaviors ◽

10.1016/j.eatbeh.2014.12.008 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 17 ◽

pp. 49-58 ◽

Cited By ~ 82

Author(s):

Inge Brechan ◽

Ingela Lundin Kvalem

Keyword(s):

Body Dissatisfaction ◽

Disordered Eating ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Mediating Role

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Resilience to shape and weight concerns and disordered eating: the role of self-compassion

Advances in Eating Disorders ◽

10.1080/21662630.2014.945604 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 4-12 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Josie Geller ◽

Suja Srikameswaran ◽

Joanna Zelichowska

Keyword(s):

Disordered Eating ◽

Weight Concerns ◽

Self Compassion

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Reconsidering a role for attachment in eating disorder management in the context of paediatric diabetes

Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry ◽

10.1177/1359104520986215 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 135910452098621

Author(s):

Rosie Oldham-Cooper ◽

Claire Semple ◽

Laura L. Wilkinson

Keyword(s):

Disordered Eating ◽

Holistic Care ◽

Stable Set ◽

Future Directions ◽

Paediatric Diabetes ◽

Attachment Orientation ◽

Mind And Body ◽

The Mind ◽

The Relationship

We suggest a reconsideration of the role of ‘attachment orientation’ in the context of eating disorders and paediatric diabetes. Attachment orientation is a psychological construct that describes a relatively stable set of expectations and behaviours an individual relies upon in managing relationships. There is considerable evidence of an association between attachment orientation and the development and maintenance of disordered eating in individuals without diabetes, though evidence is more scant in populations with diabetes. We discuss the underpinning theory and critically examine the existing literature for the relationship between attachment orientation and disordered eating in paediatric diabetes. Finally, we draw on adjacent literatures to highlight potential future directions for research should this area be revisited. Overall, we contextualise our discussion in terms of patient-centred, holistic care that addresses the mind and body (i.e., our discussion of attachment orientation assumes a psycho-biological approach).

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The Role of Body Appreciation, Weight Bias Internalization, and Disordered Eating Behaviors among Pre-Surgical Bariatric Patients

Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases ◽

10.1016/j.soard.2020.12.012 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Zachary A. Soulliard ◽

Cassie Brode ◽

Lawrence E. Tabone ◽

Salim Abunnaja ◽

Nova Szoka ◽

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Keyword(s):

Disordered Eating ◽

Eating Behaviors ◽

Weight Bias ◽

Body Appreciation ◽

Disordered Eating Behaviors ◽

Bariatric Patients ◽

Weight Bias Internalization

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The role of rash-impulsivity, emotional dysregulation and reward drive in comorbid disordered eating and substance use disorders

Advances in Dual Diagnosis ◽

10.1108/add-01-2021-0002 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Natalie Merinuk ◽

Stephanie C. Varcoe ◽

Peter J. Kelly ◽

Laura D. Robinson

Keyword(s):

Substance Use ◽

Disordered Eating ◽

Psychological Factors ◽

Emotional Dysregulation ◽

Self Report ◽

Eating Behaviours ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Content Type ◽

The Relationship

Purpose Substance use disorder (SUD) frequently co-occurs with other psychological conditions, such as eating disorders (EDs). Psychological factors such as emotional dysregulation, rash impulsivity (RI) and reward sensitivity (RS) play a role in the etiology of each disorder, yet little is known about the combined effects of these on comorbid SUDs and EDs or disordered eating behaviours (DEBs). This study aims to examine the role of these psychological factors in comorbid DEBs and SUDs among individuals in treatment for SUDs. The role of gender is tested as a moderator. Design/methodology/approach A cross-sectional self-report survey was completed by 131 participants attending Australian residential substance use treatment centres. A binomial logistic regression analysis was performed to examine the effects of emotional dysregulation, RI and RS on comorbid DEB and SUD. Further, moderation analyses were used to examine the moderating effect for gender on the relationship between these three personality variables and comorbidity. Findings The most commonly reported primary substance of use was alcohol (43.5%), followed by amphetamines (38.6%). Findings showed that emotional dysregulation and RI were significantly related to an increase in comorbidity likelihood; however, RS was not. Gender moderated the relationship between comorbidity and RI only. Originality/value The significant positive relationship found between RI and comorbidity for females only was a novel finding for the current study. Further research is needed to develop an understanding of the etiology of comorbidity.

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