The role of minority stress in disordered eating: a systematic review of the literature.
Eat Weight Disord
; 29(1): 41, 2024 Jun 08.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Sexual and gender minorities (SGMs) show a heightened risk of disordered eating compared to heterosexual and cisgender people, a disparity which may be caused by exposure to minority-specific stressors, such as discrimination and violence. This systematic review aims to summarize available evidence on the role of minority stress in disordered eating and SGM-specific aspects.METHODS:
Following PRISMA guidelines, scientific search engines (EBSCO, PUBMED, Web of Science) were screened up to 31st of January 2024, including English-language original research papers containing analyses of the relationship between minority stress and disordered eating. 2416 records were gathered for screening. After application of inclusion and exclusion criteria, thematic analysis was conducted regarding 4 research questions effects of minority stress on disordered eating, mediating factors, specificities of SGMs and differences between identity categories.RESULTS:
30 studies were included. Several aspects of minority stress are reliably associated with different forms of disordered eating. The relationship between minority stressors and disordered eating is mediated by aspects such as shame, body shame, or negative affect. SGMs show several specificities, such as the presence of a role of LGBTQIA + communities and additional gender-related pressures. Bisexual people and gender minorities appear to feature comparatively higher risks, and gender-related factors shape paths leading to disordered eating risk.CONCLUSION:
Minority stress is an important predictor of disordered eating, making SGM people's health particularly at risk. Institutional and organizational anti-discrimination policies are needed, as well as further research. Clinical interventions may benefit from exploring and incorporating how minority stressors impact SGM people. Evidence level I-Systematic review.Mots clés
Texte intégral:
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Collection:
01-internacional
Base de données:
MEDLINE
Sujet principal:
Stress psychologique
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Troubles de l'alimentation
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Minorités sexuelles
Limites:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Langue:
En
Journal:
Eat Weight Disord
Sujet du journal:
GASTROENTEROLOGIA
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METABOLISMO
Année:
2024
Type de document:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Italie
Pays de publication:
Allemagne