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Anxiety and stress increase eating disorder (ED) risk in young women. However, intrinsic religiosity can protect against ED, especially when combined with anxiety, while being Christian may decrease vulnerability.

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  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Eating disorders (ED) represent a significant public health concern among young adults.
  • Understanding the multifactorial nature of ED vulnerability, including psychological and socio-cultural factors, is crucial for targeted interventions.
  • Previous research indicates associations between mental health, body image, and ED, but the role of religiosity remains less explored in certain populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence and predictors of eating disorder (ED) vulnerability in a sample of Lebanese female young adults.
  • To examine the associations between ED vulnerability and psychological factors (stress, anxiety, depression), body image dissatisfaction (BID), dysfunctional eating behaviors, and demographic variables.
  • To explore the potential protective role of religious affiliation and intrinsic religiosity against ED vulnerability.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study involving 949 Lebanese female young adults.
  • Data collected on eating disorder vulnerability, stress, anxiety, depression, body image dissatisfaction (BID), dysfunctional eating, body mass index (BMI), religious affiliation, religiosity, and activity level.
  • Statistical analyses employed to determine the associations and predictive values of various factors on ED vulnerability.

Main Results:

  • Anxiety emerged as the strongest predictor of increased ED predisposition, followed by stress, body image dissatisfaction (BID), depression, and restrained eating.
  • Individuals identifying as Christian showed a significantly lower vulnerability to developing ED.
  • A significant protective effect was observed for the interaction between anxiety and intrinsic religiosity, buffering against ED vulnerability.

Conclusions:

  • Psychological distress, particularly anxiety and stress, significantly contributes to eating disorder vulnerability in young Lebanese women.
  • Religious affiliation (Christianity) and intrinsic religiosity demonstrate a protective role in mitigating ED risk.
  • Intrinsic religiosity acts as a buffer against anxiety-related ED vulnerability, highlighting its importance in mental health interventions.