Men’s Formal Help-Seeking for Eating and/or Body Image Psychopathology: A Systematic Review of Barriers and Facilitators

The Journal of Men s Studies, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 25, 2025

This systematic review synthesized findings from 15 articles that report barriers and/or facilitators to/of adult men’s formal health-related help-seeking for eating body image psychopathology (EBIP). A convergent integrated approach was used to summarize studies into eight (SF; six barriers, two facilitators). Barrier SFs are located at individual (e.g., viewing EBIP as a “women’s illness”), cultural lacking knowledge of EBIP), and organizational lack male-inclusive healthcare systems) levels. Facilitator were found mostly recognition the issue following critical life events) cultural/social family/peer interventions) highlights concerns within literature, suggests issues with available support men experiencing EBIP.

Language: Английский

Introduction to the Special issue of Eating Disorders : a Proud Step Forward: Advancing Research on Body Image and Disordered Eating Among LGBTQ+ Populations

Eating Disorders, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 7

Published: Sept. 11, 2024

Language: Английский