Eating-disordered behavior in males: the impact of adverse childhood experiences

Article Abstract:

A study was conducted to determine whether a relationship exists between childhood abuse, physical abuse and dysfunctional family background and the risk for developing an eating disorder in a sample of males college students. The findings showed that victims and non-victims did not differ significantly in terms of the risk for developing an eating disorder. However, evidence suggested that men with an adverse family background are in greater risk of developing such disorders.

Child abuse, Child sexual abuse, Adult child sexual abuse victims

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Binge eating disorder in females: a population-based investigation

Article Abstract:

Binge eating as an element of bulimia nervosa nonpurging type is a quite common behaviour, especially among young women regardless of weight. In contrast, binge eating disorder with no compensatory behaviour is seen more commonly in obese women regardless of age. There is some evidence that bulimia nervosa is not necessarily a chronic condition, although it is not impossible that some cases of bulimia nervosa become binge eating disorder.

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Bulimia nervosa in Austria and the United States: a controlled cross-cultural study

Article Abstract:

The characteristics of bulimic individuals in the United States and Austria are compared to identify the role played by cultural settings in the development of bulimia nervosa. 66 American and 66 Austrian women were recruited and interviewed using similar methods. Results show that bulimic women exhibit differences regarding prevalence of mood disorders, eating behavior, attitude towards body characteristics and childhood experiences.

Demographic aspects

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