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.
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.
Original language | English |
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Number of pages | 24 |
Journal | Journal of Gay & Lesbian Mental Health |
Early online date | 21 Sept 2022 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | E-pub ahead of print - 21 Sept 2022 |