Media representations play an important role in producing sociocultural pressures. Despite
social and legal progress in civil rights, restrictive gender-based representations appear to …

Background Although the literature consistently shows increased levels of psychological
distress in the gay population, less evidence—and with contrasting findings—is available …

Purpose Body weight dissatisfaction (BWD) and visual body perception are specific aspects
that can influence the own body image, and that can concur with the development or the …

Objective To highlight the characteristics of eating disorders (ED) in males, with particular
attention to sex-related clinical features and psychiatric co-morbidities. Method Out of 280 …

In childhood, the perception of body image is in the construction phase and emerges linked
to the aesthetic ideals of society, which is well differentiated according to gender. In this way …

Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the association between gender
expression, peer victimization, and disordered weight-control behaviors (DWCBs) in four …

Background Phenomenological research has enriched the scientific and clinical
understanding of Eating Disorders (ED), describing the significant role played by disorders …

Background: Gender role, sex-oriented attitudes, behaviors, cognitions, and emotions play
an essential role in interpersonal relationships. Along with other factors, marital relationships …

This study aimed to examine current scientific production regarding sexuality-related issues
in the context of eating disorders (ED). Searches were performed on PubMed, LILACS …

Diversas investigaciones han estudiado la relación entre los roles de género tradicionales
presentes en la cultura y el desarrollo de los trastornos de la alimentación. Los trastornos de …