Homosexuality as a specific risk factor for eating disorders in men

Christopher J. Russell · Pamela K. Keel

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Eating Disorders and Behaviors Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies

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OBJECTIVE: The current study examined whether homosexuality is a specific risk factor for disordered eating in men. METHOD: Men (64 heterosexual and 58 homosexual) completed the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSE), the Masculinity and Femininity scales of the Bem Sex-Role Inventory (BSRI), the Bulimia Test-Revised (BULIT-R), the Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26), and the Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ). RESULTS: Homosexual men had more pathological scores on the BDI, RSE, BULIT-R, EAT-26, and BSQ. Additionally, homosexual men reported greater discomfort with sexual orientation. After controlling for differences in depression, self-esteem, and comfort with sexual orientation, sexual orientation continued to account for significant variance in BULIT-R, EAT-26, and BSQ scores. DISCUSSION: Future research may benefit from exploring aspects of homosexuality that may contribute specifically to risk for disordered eating in men.

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