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Eating disorder recovery in men: A pilot study
Anna M Bardone-Cone1, Shelby Johnson1, Thomas J Raney2
1Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
The International Journal of Eating Disorders
|August 17, 2019
Summary
This study explored recovery from eating disorders in men, finding that a comprehensive definition of recovery is valid for this population. Fully recovered men showed significantly improved psychological and behavioral health compared to those with eating disorders.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
- Clinical Psychology
- Men's Health
Background:
- Eating disorders historically under-researched in men.
- Limited understanding of recovery metrics specific to males.
- Need for validated recovery definitions in diverse populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To test the validity of a comprehensive recovery definition (physical, behavioral, cognitive) in men with a history of eating disorders.
- To assess recovery status and associated psychological factors in men.
- To evaluate the predictive validity of the recovery definition over a 12-month period.
Main Methods:
- Pilot study involving men with (n=36) and without (n=27) eating disorder history.
- Data collected via online surveys, diagnostic interviews, and physical measurements at baseline and 12-month follow-up.
- Categorization of participants into eating disorder, partial recovery, and full recovery groups.
Main Results:
- Men meeting full recovery criteria showed significantly lower eating pathology, body shame, and disordered thinking than those with an eating disorder.
- Fully recovered men exhibited higher body acceptance and intuitive eating.
- 60% of men fully recovered at baseline maintained recovery at 12-month follow-up.
Conclusions:
- A comprehensive definition of recovery appears applicable to men with eating disorders.
- Findings suggest optimism for recovery potential in men, though larger samples are needed.
- This study provides a foundation for future research on male eating disorder recovery.
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