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Acculturation and eating disorders: a systematic review.
Sarah Song1, Casey M Stern1, Tzivia Deitsch1
1Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University, Bronx, NY, USA.
Eating and Weight Disorders : EWD
|April 19, 2023
Summary
Acculturation and related stress are linked to eating disorder (ED) symptoms. However, the specific connections vary, influenced by cultural factors and how acculturation is measured, necessitating clearer definitions for better understanding.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Cultural Studies
- Public Health
Background:
- Acculturation, the process of cultural change from interacting identities, may increase eating disorder (ED) susceptibility.
- Understanding the link between acculturation and ED pathology is crucial for targeted interventions.
Approach:
- A systematic review of 22 articles was conducted, searching PsychINFO and Pubmed/Medline databases up to December 2022.
- Inclusion criteria focused on measures of acculturation, ED symptoms, and experiences of cultural change towards Western ideals.
Key Points:
- Variability exists in defining and measuring acculturation across studies.
- Acculturation, acculturative stress, and intergenerational conflict generally correlate with ED symptoms.
- Specific associations between acculturation constructs and ED pathology are nuanced and influenced by cultural factors like ethnicity, gender, and generational status.
Conclusions:
- More precise definitions of acculturation domains are needed for a nuanced understanding of their relationship with specific ED cognitions and behaviors.
- Current research is limited by a focus on undergraduate women and Hispanic/Latino samples, impacting generalizability.
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