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Stigmatization toward People with Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge Eating Disorder: A Scoping Review

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Brelet, Lisa, Flaudias, Valentin, Désert, Michel, Guillaume, Sébastien, Llorca, Pierre-Michel, Boirie, Yves·2021·Nutrients

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Research about stigmatization in eating disorders (EDs) has highlighted stereotypes, prejudices, and discrimination against people with EDs, as well as their harmful effects on them, including self-stigma and a difficult recovery process. Whereas a recent review focused on the consequences of ED stigma, our work aimed to provide a broader synthesis of ED stigma, including its consequences, but also its content and distribution. More precisely, we focused on three EDs—namely, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. Based on a systematic search of four major databases in psychology, the present scoping review includes 46 studies published between 2004 and 2021. We did not conduct any quality assessment of the studies included, because our aim was to provide a wide-ranging overview of these topics instead of an appraisal of evidence answering a precise research question. The review confirmed the existence of a common ED stigma: all individuals affected by EDs reviewed here were perceived as responsible for their situation, and elicited negative emotions and social distance. However, our review also depicted a specific stigma content associated with each ED. In addition, the demographic characteristics of the stigmatizing individuals had a notable influence on the extent of ED stigma: men, young adults, and low-income individuals appeared to be the most stigmatizing toward individuals with EDs. It is important to note that ED stigma had a negative effect on individuals’ eating disorders, psychological wellbeing, and treatment-seeking behavior. There is an urgent need for further research on the adverse effects of ED stigma and its prevention.

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Authors
Brelet, L., Flaudias, V., Désert, M., Guillaume, S., Llorca, P.-M., & Boirie, Y.
Affiliations
  • Pôle R&D Santé, Jeolis Solutions, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France
  • Université Clermont Auvergne (FR)
  • Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (FR)
  • Centre Troubles des Conduites Alimentaires (TCA), Service de Nutrition Clinique, Unité de Nutrition Humaine, CHU Gabriel Montpied, CRNH, Université Clermont Auvergne, 63003 Clermont-Ferrand, France
Corresponding author
Brelet, Lisa
Venue
Nutrients
Publisher
MDPI AG
Published
2021-08-18
Volume
13
Issue
8
Pages
2834
ISSN
2072-6643 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W3194008514
Cited by
94
References
121
Citations by year
2026: 17 · 2025: 25 · 2024: 27 · 2023: 18 · 2022: 7
FWCI
1.73
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
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  • Nutrients (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • HAL (submittedVersion, cc-by)
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Eating Disorders and Behaviors
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Pharmacy › Obesity and Health Practices
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Mental Health Treatment and Access
Keywords
eating disorder stigma, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, self-stigma, social distance, perceived responsibility, psychological well-being, treatment-seeking behavior, stigma reduction
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Adult, Feeding and Eating Disorders, Female, Humans, Male, Stereotyping, Young Adult, Social Stigma

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