Investigating the Psychological Factors Contributing to the Eating Disorder

Authors

  • Pradhyoth Rao pradhyothrao@gmail.com

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36676/irt.v11.i1.1554

Keywords:

Psychological Factors, Eating Disorder

Abstract

Millions of people worldwide suffer from eating disorders, which are widespread mental health issues that have major ramifications for people's psychological and physical health. Disturbances in eating patterns and skewed conceptions of body image define these diseases, which include diagnoses like binge-eating disorder, bulimia nervosa, and anorexia nervosa. Eating disorders continue to be difficult for doctors, researchers, and those who are affected by these problems, even with recent increases in awareness and study initiatives.

Even though the precise causes of eating disorders are numerous and complicated, it is generally acknowledged that psychological variables are crucial to the onset and maintenance of eating disorders. Comprehending these psychological elements is crucial to deciphering the complex interaction of biological, psychological, and social variables that lead to eating disorders. Clarifying these variables can also help in the creation of more individualized, effective preventative and treatment plans.

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Published

2025-02-06
CITATION
DOI: 10.36676/irt.v11.i1.1554
Published: 2025-02-06

How to Cite

Pradhyoth Rao. (2025). Investigating the Psychological Factors Contributing to the Eating Disorder. Innovative Research Thoughts, 11(1), 1–11. https://doi.org/10.36676/irt.v11.i1.1554