Body appreciation around the world: Measurement invariance of the Body Appreciation Scale-2 (BAS-2) across 65 nations, 40 languages, gender identities, and age

Body Image, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 46, P. 449 - 466

Published: Aug. 13, 2023

The Body Appreciation Scale-2 (BAS-2) is a widely used measure of core facet the positive body image construct. However, extant research concerning measurement invariance BAS-2 across large number nations remains limited. Here, we utilised Image in Nature (BINS) dataset – with data collected between 2020 and 2022 to assess 65 nations, 40 languages, gender identities, age groups. Multi-group confirmatory factor analysis indicated that full scalar was upheld all groups, suggesting unidimensional model has widespread applicability. There were differences languages latent appreciation, while identities groups negligible-to-small. Additionally, greater appreciation significantly associated higher life satisfaction, being single (versus married or committed relationship), rurality urbanicity). Across subset where nation-level available, also cultural distance from United States relative income inequality. These findings suggest likely captures near-universal conceptualisation construct, which should facilitate further cross-cultural research.

Language: Английский

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The prevalence and risk factors of screen-based disordered eating among university students: a global systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression

Eating and Weight Disorders - Studies on Anorexia Bulimia and Obesity, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 27(8), P. 3215 - 3243

Published: Aug. 4, 2022

Language: Английский

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The current clinical approach to feeding and eating disorders aimed to increase personalization of management

World Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 24(1), P. 4 - 31

Published: Jan. 15, 2025

Feeding and eating disorders (FEDs) are a heterogeneous grouping of at the mind-body interface, with typical onset from childhood into emerging adulthood. They occur along spectrum disordered compensatory weight management behaviors, low to high body weight. Psychiatric comorbidities norm. In contrast other major psychiatric disorders, first-line treatments for FEDs mainly psychological and/or nutrition-focused, medications playing minor adjunctive role. Patients, carers clinicians all have identified personalization treatment as priority. Yet, FEDs, evidence base supporting this is limited. Importantly, related behaviors can serious physical consequences may put patient's life risk. these cases, immediate safety risk considerations least period need be prioritized over efforts care. This paper systematically reviews several key domains that relevant characterization individual patient FED aimed management. These include symptom profile, clinical subtypes, severity, staging, complications consequences, antecedent concomitant conditions, social functioning quality life, neurocognition, cognition emotion, dysfunctional cognitive schemata, personality traits, family history, early environmental exposures, recent stigma, protective factors. Where possible, validated assessment measures use in practice identified. The limitations current pointed out, possible directions future research highlighted. also novel approaches providing more fine-grained sophisticated ways personalize such those utilize neurobiological markers. We additionally outline remote measurement technologies designed delineate patients' illness recovery trajectories facilitate development intervention approaches.

Language: Английский

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Retrospectively reported changes in disordered eating during the COVID-19 pandemic: a multi-country exploration of the role of media exposure and higher levels of disordered eating

International Journal of Mental Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 22

Published: Feb. 11, 2025

Language: Английский

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Changes in Adults’ Eating Behaviors During the Initial Months of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Narrative Review

Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 123(1), P. 144 - 194.e30

Published: Sept. 6, 2022

Language: Английский

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The impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on referral numbers, diagnostic mix, and symptom severity in Eating Disorder Early Intervention Services in England

International Journal of Eating Disorders, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 56(1), P. 269 - 275

Published: Oct. 21, 2022

Abstract Objective First Episode Rapid Early Intervention for Eating Disorders (FREED) is a service model and care pathway which aims to provide timely, well‐coordinated, developmentally informed evidence‐based young people with eating disorders (EDs). This article investigates the impact of COVID‐19 pandemic on FREED patient presentations provision in England. Method Data from three services spanning pre‐ post‐pandemic period were included (January 2019–September 2021; n = 502 patients). Run charts created analyze changes monthly baseline data (e.g., referral numbers, duration an untreated ED, diagnostic mix, average body mass index patients anorexia nervosa [AN]). Results Significant increases numbers found September 2020 onward, coinciding end first UK national lockdown. The percentage AN significantly increased after onset lockdown (April 2020–December 2020). No other significant change patterns identified. Discussion There have been substantial whereas illness severity seems largely unchanged. Together, this suggests that referrals cannot be attributed milder being seen. Implications implementation, funding, sustainability are discussed. Public Significance Our research early intervention disorder across England faced over pandemic. increase not due rise cases, as symptom remained stable Investment must therefore match trends.

Language: Английский

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Then moderating effect of weight loss intentions on dynamic associations between weight suppression and disordered eating

Eating Behaviors, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 56, P. 101942 - 101942

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Methods for data extraction and data transformation in convergent integrated mixed methods systematic reviews

JBI Evidence Synthesis, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 20, 2025

Objective: The objective of this guidance paper is to describe data transformation involving qualitization, including when and how undertake process, clarify it aligns with extraction in order expand on the current for JBI convergent integrated mixed methods systematic reviews (MMSRs). Introduction: approach MMSRs involves combining extracted from both quantitative studies (including components studies) qualitative studies). This process requires transformation, which can occur either by converting into (ie, quantitizing ) or qualitizing ). Data qualitization poorly understood context MMSRs, there confusion regarding much literature specific primary studies. There a need provide more practical advice reviewers process. Methods: MMSR Methodology Group took multipronged update its guidance. First, structured search was conducted determine what known about followed analysis sample that claimed use MMSRs. Approaches were summarized used inform development draft iteratively revised following series online meetings, as well presented evidence synthesis experts at an international conference. Finally, submitted International Scientific Committee discussion, feedback, ratification. Results: uncertainty within ill-defined approaches provided variation practice. In recommended (or method reporting findings) stays close possible reported Where are absent insufficient meet needs MMSR, may construct narrative representation using relevant Following extraction, occurs where (both qualitative) assembled, required conduct detailed examination across identify likenesses create categories based similarities meaning. Conclusion: To our knowledge, most comprehensive currently available However, important acknowledge inherent variability methodology tailoring certain situations. Further work will focus examining certainty confidence findings be assessed framework

Language: Английский

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Mediating Factors and Demographic Disparities Associated With Disordered Eating in University Students During the Era of COVID‐19

European Eating Disorders Review, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 27, 2025

ABSTRACT Objective Disordered eating (DE) increased during the COVID‐19 pandemic, and a recent systematic review identified marginalised identity, psychological wellbeing, loneliness, stress, higher body mass index (BMI), internalised weight bias (IWB) contributing to pandemic‐era DE. The present study aimed extend these findings by evaluating hypothesised contributors DE while pandemic era stressors among single, more diverse sample of university students. Method A cohort first‐year students ( N = 1289, 43.4% White, 24.2% LGBTQ+) were surveyed in Autumn 2021 about pandemic’s impact on health, socialisation, academic readiness performance as part larger research project. BMI, IWB, self‐esteem, depression, DE, screen time, perceived stress measures collected. General linear PROCESS mediation models evaluated group differences mediators Results Depression, loneliness partially mediated relationship between IWB associations Pandemic‐era with strengthening this relationship; however, greater media exposure BMI strengthened [Figure] extent which Black had lower than other racial groups, sexual minority though differed across genders. Conclusions distress may exacerbate Further, marginalisation bodies, genders, orientations play role These factors help identify most at‐risk for target preventive care kerb rising disorders rates.

Language: Английский

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Impact of the COVID‐19 Pandemic on the Incidence of Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa in Dutch Primary Care

International Journal of Eating Disorders, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 26, 2025

This study examined the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on incidence rates anorexia nervosa (AN) and bulimia (BN) in Dutch primary care by comparing pre-pandemic (2015-2019) in-pandemic (2020-2022) periods. We hypothesized that AN BN would increase during pandemic. retrospective cohort used data from general practitioners' electronic health records Nivel Primary Care Database, representing ~0.8% population. Incident cases were identified using DSM-5 criteria. Incidence (IR) per 100,000 person-years calculated compared rate ratios (IRRs). Overall did not significantly (AN: IRR = 1.2, 95% CI 0.8-1.8; BN: 0.9, 0.5-1.8). Non-significant increases observed among females overall (+29%, 1.3, 0.9-2.0) 10- to 14-year-old (+28%, 0.4-3.7). The decreased aged 20-24 years 53.8 10.7 (IRR 0.2, 0.0-0.9). Contrary our hypothesis, we find increased non-significantly 29%. previously rising trend 1985-2019 have a significant sequel into era, although it 28%. remained stable young adult females.

Language: Английский

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