Causes of Eating Disorders
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2002-02-01
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Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa have emerged as the predominant eating disorders. We review the recent research evidence pertaining to the development of these disorders, including sociocultural factors (e.g., media and peer influences), family factors (e.g., enmeshment and criticism), negative affect, low self-esteem, and body dissatisfaction. Also reviewed are cognitive and biological aspects of eating disorders. Some contributory factors appear to be necessary for the appearance of eating disorders, but none is sufficient. Eating disorders may represent a way of coping with problems of identity and personal control.
Key Findings
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Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are identified as the predominant eating disorders.
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Cognitive and biological factors also contribute to the development of eating disorders.
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Development is associated with sociocultural influences, family factors, negative affect, low self-esteem, and body dissatisfaction.
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Eating disorders may function as a coping strategy for difficulties involving identity and personal control.
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No single reviewed factor is sufficient to cause an eating disorder, although some factors may be necessary.
Research Object
anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa
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the sociocultural, familial, affective, cognitive, biological, and identity- and control-related factors contributing to the development of eating disorders
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