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[Femininity, masculinity, androgyny and eating behaviours].

Rosa Behar1, Mónica de la Barrera, Julio Michelotti

  • 1Departamento de Psiquiatría, Universidad de Valparaíso, Casilla 92-V, Valparaíso. rositabehar@terra.cl

Revista Medica De Chile
|November 19, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Patients with eating disorders exhibit strong femininity, unlike androgynous individuals without these disorders. Females without eating disorders show higher drive for thinness and body dissatisfaction compared to males.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Gender Studies
  • Clinical Research

Context:

  • Eating behaviors show significant gender differences.
  • Understanding gender identity in eating disorders is crucial for effective treatment.
  • Previous research indicates varying psychological traits between genders regarding eating patterns.

Purpose:

  • To compare gender identity traits in females with eating disorders against both males and females without eating disorders.
  • To investigate the relationship between gender identity and eating disorder symptomatology.
  • To identify specific gender-related psychological factors associated with eating disorders.

Summary:

  • Females with eating disorders (FCT group) scored higher on the Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-40) and Eating Disorders Inventory (EDI) than females without eating disorders (FST group).

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  • No significant differences were found between males without eating disorders (MST group) and the FST group on most measures, though FST reported higher drive for thinness and body dissatisfaction.
  • The FCT group identified with feminine and masculine traits, while the FST group leaned towards androgynous and undifferentiated categories. The MST group identified with masculine traits, and the FST group with feminine traits.
  • Femininity was a key gender identity trait in patients with eating disorders, contrasting with androgyny in those without. Higher femininity correlated with increased drive for thinness and body dissatisfaction.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights femininity as a significant gender identity characteristic in individuals with eating disorders.
    • Suggests that androgyny may be a protective factor against developing eating disorders.
    • Provides insights into gender-specific psychological profiles relevant to eating disorder research and clinical practice.
    • Informs the development of gender-sensitive interventions for eating disorders.