Eating Disorders in Boys and Men

Ricciardelli, Lina A.; McCabe, Marita P.

doi:10.1002/9781118574089.ch37

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“…[ 77 , 43 ]), rates in males tend to be underestimated [ 28 ] and there is a comparative lack of information on disordered eating in boys from the general population (e.g. [ 56 ]). Some recent studies suggest that the female to male ratio in adolescents may be as low as 5:1 [ 29 ], or even 4:1 [ 43 ], as compared with a 10:1 ratio in adults [ 9 ].…”

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Prevalence and early risk factors for bulimia nervosa symptoms in inner-city youth: gender and ethnicity perspectives

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Background Research on risk factors associated with bulimia nervosa symptoms (BN) in ethnic minorities has been limited. This study adds to the existing literature by providing the ethnicity- and gender-specific prevalence of BN in US inner-city youth and by exploring the longitudinal associations between a clinical level of BN and early risk factors assessed one year previously. Methods The study was conducted on a representative sample of predominantly ethnic minority youth (N = 2794; 54.1% female; age 11–16 years old (M(SD) = 12.77(1.29)); 60.0% African-American, 26.1% Hispanic American, 13.9% White). Self-reported information was obtained on BN and early risk factors (e.g., depressive and anxiety symptoms, posttraumatic stress, somatic complaints). Multivariate analysis of covariance was used to examine the longitudinal associations. Results The 3-month BN prevalence was higher in girls (5.1%) than in boys (2.3%) (ratio 2.22:1). Significant differences in BN rates were found between White and African American students (higher in Whites), whereas Hispanic-Americans did not differ significantly from either group. Individuals with BN had significantly higher levels of early risk factors one year prior. Conclusions Timely recognition of BN and associated early risk factors is important for early prevention and intervention strategies.

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Prevalence and early risk factors for bulimia nervosa symptoms in inner-city youth: gender and ethnicity perspectives

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“…As with other ED, adolescent girls are most at risk of developing bulimia symptoms [7,19], with the female-tomale ratio estimates varying between 3:1 [18] and 10:1 [20,21]. However, there is a lack of population-based data on weight concerns and disordered eating behaviors among adolescent males [22,23].…”

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Bulimia symptoms in Czech youth: prevalence and association with internalizing problems

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Objective Although clinical studies suggest that bulimia symptoms are common in youth, research on the prevalence of such symptoms and of their association with comorbid internalizing problems in the general population has been limited. This study aimed to evaluate the gender-specific prevalence of bulimia symptoms in Czech youth and explored the association between a clinical level of self-reported bulimia symptoms (CLBS) and internalizing problems by gender, controlling for age, socioeconomic status and puberty status. Method The study was conducted on a representative national sample of Czech youth (N = 4430, 57.0% female) using selfreport scales. Multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA) was used to examine the associations. Results The 3-month CLBS prevalence was higher in girls (11.4%) than in boys (3.8%) and in both genders a CLBS was associated with higher levels of comorbid internalizing problems. Discussion Timely recognition of bulimia symptoms and associated risk factors is important for early prevention and intervention strategies. Level of evidence V, cross-sectional descriptive study (according to Oxford (UK) CEBM Levels of Evidence, 2011).

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“…It is often suggested that males report substantially less body dissatisfaction than females both on questionnaires and during clinical diagnostic interviews, even when they have comparable eating disorder levels (Darcy et al, 2012; Micali et al, 2015; Ricciardelli & McCabe, 2015). At the same time, male body dissatisfaction and the prevalence of extreme body-shape and weight control behaviors are reported to be increasing (e.g., Mitchison, Hay, Slewa-Younan, & Mond, 2014; Ricciardelli & McCabe, 2001).…”

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New Body Scales Reveal Body Dissatisfaction, Thin-Ideal, and Muscularity-Ideal in Males

Ralph‐Nearman

Filik

2018

Am J Mens Health

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The aim of the current study was to develop, test, and retest two new male body dissatisfaction scales: The Male Body Scale (MBS; consisting of emaciated to obese figures) and the Male Fit Body Scale (MFBS; consisting of emaciated to muscular figures). These scales were compared to the two most commonly used visually based indices of body dissatisfaction (Stunkard Figure Rating Scale, SFRS; and Somatomorphic Matrix, SM). Male participants rated which body figure on each scale most represented their current figure, then their ideal figure, and then rated which one of the three scales (MBS, MFBS, and SFRS) best represented their current and ideal body overall. Finally, they completed the Drive for Muscularity Scale (DMS), the Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q 6.0), and their actual body composition was calculated. This was followed by a retest and manipulation check 2 to 6 weeks later. Participants’ actual body mass index, fat- and muscularity-percentage were all highly related to their current body figure choice, and both new scales were consistently valid and more reliable between test and retest than the SFRS and SM body dissatisfaction scores. Importantly, each scale was sensitive to different types of body dissatisfaction within males. Specifically, the MBS revealed that males’ desire for the thin-ideal significantly corresponded to higher eating disorder tendencies as identified by EDE-Q 6.0 scores, while the MFBS revealed much higher body dissatisfaction toward the larger, muscularity-ideal, predicting higher drive for muscularity as identified by DMS scores. Results validated the new scales, and inform male-focused eating disorder research.

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Eating Disorders in Boys and Men

Cited by 14 publications

References 73 publications

Prevalence and early risk factors for bulimia nervosa symptoms in inner-city youth: gender and ethnicity perspectives

Prevalence and early risk factors for bulimia nervosa symptoms in inner-city youth: gender and ethnicity perspectives

Bulimia symptoms in Czech youth: prevalence and association with internalizing problems

New Body Scales Reveal Body Dissatisfaction, Thin-Ideal, and Muscularity-Ideal in Males

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