Knight, Ruth, Carey, Mark, Jenkinson, Paul et al. (1 more author) (2022) The impact of sexual orientation on how men experience disordered eating and drive for muscularity. Journal of Gay & Lesbian Mental Health. ISSN 1935-9713
Abstract
Introduction Research into disordered eating in men paints a mixed picture regarding the relationship to sexual orientation and muscularity. Method Participants completed the Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire 6.0 and Drive for Muscularity scale via Qualtrics. Results Gay men experience more symptoms related to body attitudes and shape and weight concerns. Heterosexual men experience more muscularity and restricting related symptoms. Bisexual men generally score lower than the other groups, so should be considered independently. Conclusion Sexual orientation relates to both rates of eating disorders in men and also the kind of symptoms they experience. This should be taken into account in treatment and diagnostic approaches.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2022 The Author(s) |
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Institution: | The University of York |
Academic Units: | The University of York > Faculty of Sciences (York) > Psychology (York) |
Depositing User: | Pure (York) |
Date Deposited: | 09 Sep 2022 14:10 |
Last Modified: | 19 Dec 2024 00:14 |
Published Version: | https://doi.org/10.1080/19359705.2022.2118921 |
Status: | Published online |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1080/19359705.2022.2118921 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:190889 |
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