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Where identities converge: The importance of intersectionality in eating disorders research

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Burke, Natasha L., Schaefer, Lauren M., Hazzard, Vivienne M., Rodgers, Rachel F.·2020·International Journal of Eating Disorders

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Disparities in eating disorder (ED) risk, diagnosis, and treatment for those who occupy multiple marginalized social identities (e.g., combined racial/ethnic and sexual minority statuses), underscore the need for advancing multicultural research in the ED field. In this article, we argue that intersectionality‐informed approaches, which examine the ways in which one's multiple social identities interact to inform risk for ED outcomes, offer an established framework for identifying frequently underserved individuals who may be at greatest risk for EDs. We highlight preliminary intersectional research in EDs and offer suggestions for further progression. In particular, we encourage future intersectionality‐informed research to incorporate a broader range of social identities (e.g., age, ability status), consider the ways in which these identities may be dimensional and fluid, and embrace strengths‐based approaches to illuminate dimensions of identity that may serve as protective factors. To support such research, we describe quantitative and qualitative methods for pursuing questions of intersectionality in ED investigations. Given the success of intersectionality‐informed research in other areas of psychopathology and its relevance to ED as suggested by initial research, the continued pursuit of these approaches in EDs has high potential to improve identification and treatment for patients who have too often been overlooked.

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  • The lack of focus on racial/ethnic identity represents a widespread issue in psychological science, and researchers from the body image and disordered eating literatures have recently called for an intersectional perspective and a clearer focus on the experiences of People of Color.

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Authors
Burke, N. L., Schaefer, L. M., Hazzard, V. M., & Rodgers, R. F.
Affiliations
  • Fordham University (US)
  • Sanford Center for Bio‐behavioral Research Fargo North Dakota USA
  • Northeastern University (US)
Corresponding author
Burke, Natasha L.
Venue
International Journal of Eating Disorders
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2020-08-28
Volume
53
Issue
10
Pages
1605-1609
ISSN
  • 0276-3478 (ISSN-L)
  • 1098-108X
OpenAlex
W3082253786
Cited by
151
References
35
Citations by year
2026: 17 · 2025: 33 · 2024: 23 · 2023: 27 · 2022: 37 · 2021: 14
FWCI
7.79
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • International Journal of Eating Disorders (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (acceptedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
Funders
National Institute of Mental Health (T32MH082761)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Eating Disorders and Behaviors
  • Health Sciences › Nursing › Nutrition and Dietetics › Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Gender, Health, and Social Inequality
Keywords
intersectionality, eating disorders, social identity, ethnic-racial identity, sexual minority identity, multicultural research, health disparities, underserved populations, protective factors, strengths-based approach, fluid identity
MeSH terms
Adult, Feeding and Eating Disorders, Female, Humans, Male, Healthcare Disparities

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