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Assessing the Relationship Between Child Maltreatment and Disordered Eating Among Youth: A Systematic Review and
Christina X Korth1,2, Lindsay A Kutash1,2, Karin G Coifman1,2
1Department of Psychological Sciences, Kent State University, Kent, OH; and.
Summary
Youth experiencing child maltreatment face double the risk of developing disordered eating (DE). This systematic review highlights the significant link between adverse childhood experiences and eating disorder indicators in young people.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Public Health
- Mental Health Research
Background:
- Child maltreatment is a prevalent issue with severe health consequences.
- Disordered eating (DE) is a significant concern among youth.
- Existing research on maltreatment and DE primarily focuses on adults with diagnosed eating disorders.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically quantify the association between child maltreatment and disordered eating (DE) indicators in children and adolescents.
- To provide a meta-analytic estimate of the risk.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review and meta-analysis of peer-reviewed articles.
- Inclusion of studies examining physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and neglect.
- Calculation of effect sizes to determine the strength of association.
Main Results:
- A significant association was found between child maltreatment and DE in youth.
- Youth exposed to maltreatment had 2.16 times higher odds of engaging in DE compared to unexposed youth.
- The findings were statistically significant (p < 0.001).
Conclusions:
- Child maltreatment is a significant risk factor for disordered eating patterns in youth.
- Adolescents and children who experience maltreatment are vulnerable to developing DE.
- Future research should focus on methodologically rigorous studies to further elucidate this relationship.
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