scholarly journals Aesthetic Sports as High-Risk Contexts for Eating Disorders — Young Elite Dancers and Gymnasts Perspectives

2012 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 265-274 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rita Francisco ◽  
Madalena Alarcão ◽  
Isabel Narciso
Keyword(s):  
Eating Disorders ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Protective Factors ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Disordered Eating ◽  
Risk And Protective Factors ◽  
Analysis Procedure ◽  
Young Athletes ◽  
Environmental Characteristics ◽  
Professional Dance

This is the first study developed in Portugal which investigates specific characteristics of dance and gymnastics environments that make them high-risk contexts for the development of eating disorders. Four focus groups were conducted with thirteen ballet students from a professional dance school and nine gymnasts from a gymnastics club (aged 12 to 17 years old), which were subjected to an inductive-deductive analysis procedure. Specific risk and protective factors were identified. Among their respective sources of influence, teachers and coaches are those who exert a stronger influence upon young athletes. We also explored some themes related to the influence of peers, parents, and environmental characteristics, which could have an important role on the development or prevention of disordered eating.

scholarly journals Risk and Protective Factors of Disordered Eating in Adolescents Based on Gender and Body Mass Index

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (24) ◽  
pp. 9238
Author(s):  
Marios Argyrides ◽  
Elly Anastasiades ◽  
Evangelia Alexiou
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Protective Factors ◽  
Disordered Eating ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Risk And Protective Factors ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Body Appreciation

The current study aimed to identify potential psychosocial risk and protective factors contributing to eating disorders in adolescents, and observe any differences between genders and Body Mass Index (BMI) categories. A cross-sectional survey was carried out with a total of 2605 (1063 male) adolescents, who were assessed for disordered eating, body-image satisfaction and investment, appearance/weight-related anxiety, situational dysphoria, media influences, self-esteem, and body appreciation. The results revealed that weight/appearance-related anxiety and situational dysphoria were the most significant risk factors for both genders. Pressures from the media posed a significant risk only for males and the internalization of the thin ideal only for females; however, the internalization of the athletic ideal did not pose as a significant risk factor. Compared to gender, these risk factors did not differ based on BMI. Additionally, body appreciation was found to be a robust protective factor (unlike global self-esteem) for both genders, and across all BMI groups. The findings indicate that the most significant risk and protective factors of eating disorders do not differ largely for male and female adolescents or different BMIs. Intervention and prevention programs would therefore benefit from the inclusion of exercises that reduce the constructs of weight/appearance-related anxiety and situational dysphoria, and promote body appreciation.

scholarly journals Examination of Shared Risk and Protective Factors for Overweight and Disordered Eating Among Adolescents

2010 ◽  
Vol 164 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jess Haines ◽  
Ken P. Kleinman ◽  
Sheryl L. Rifas-Shiman ◽  
Alison E. Field ◽  
S. Bryn Austin
Keyword(s):  
Protective Factors ◽  
Disordered Eating ◽  
Risk And Protective Factors ◽  
Shared Risk

Shared Risk and Protective Factors for Overweight and Disordered Eating in Adolescents

2007 ◽  
Vol 33 (5) ◽  
pp. 359-369.e3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dianne R. Neumark-Sztainer ◽  
Melanie M. Wall ◽  
Jess I. Haines ◽  
Mary T. Story ◽  
Nancy E. Sherwood ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Protective Factors ◽  
Disordered Eating ◽  
Risk And Protective Factors ◽  
Shared Risk

A Mixed-Studies Systematic Review on the Impact of COVID-19 on Body Image, Disordered Eating, and Eating Disorders

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jekaterina Schneider ◽  
Georgina Pegram ◽  
Benjamin Gibson ◽  
Deborah Talamonti ◽  
Aline Tinoco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Eating Disorder ◽  
Protective Factors ◽  
Disordered Eating ◽  
Longitudinal Research ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Risk And Protective Factors ◽  
Large Variability ◽  
Treatment Practices ◽  
The Impact

Objectives. This review assessed the impact of COVID-19 and restrictions related to the pandemic (e.g., social distancing and lockdown) on body image, disordered eating, and eating disorder outcomes. Method. After registration on PROSPERO, a systematic search was conducted for papers published between 1 December 2019 and 1 August 2021, using the databases PsycINFO, PsycARTICLES, CINAHL Plus, AMED, MEDLINE, ERIC, EMBASE, Wiley, and ProQuest. Results. A final sample of 74 reports, describing 75 studies, was included, and data from qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods studies were synthesized using a convergent integrated approach. Four themes were generated: (1) disruptions due to COVID-19; (2) variability in the improvement or exacerbation of symptoms; (3) risk and protective factors; and (4) unique challenges for marginalized and underrepresented groups. Findings across studies showed variation in individuals’ responses to, and experiences of, the current pandemic. Discussion. There is large variability in how individuals respond to COVID-19 and limited research exploring the effect of the pandemic on body image, disordered eating, and eating disorder outcomes using longitudinal and experimental study designs. Based on the findings of this review, we recommend that individuals reduce time spent on social media, maintain contact with family and friends, make time for self-care, and keep daily routines. Additionally, researchers should target more diverse participant samples and conduct longitudinal research on risk and protective factors of COVID-19 and long-term outcomes. Finally, clinicians should consider adopting flexible treatment practices, taking into account COVID-19 restrictions, patient preferences, and unique participant needs.

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