--- _id: '13783' abstract: - lang: eng text: "Abstract\r\n \r\n Objective\r\n \ This study examined the association between socio-demographic patterns and eating disorder (ED) risk in 298 women (mean age = 28.4 years). We focused on women, as existing research suggests that EDs disproportionately affect women. Within this sample, we took into account the intersections of different socio-demographic variables. Additionally, we assessed body dissatisfaction and subjective health status (S-HS) as self-reported measures to gain a more comprehensive understanding of ED risk.\r\n \r\n \r\n \ Method\r\n We conducted a cluster analysis (k-means) using ten demographic variables (e.g., sexual orientation, migration history, presence of disabilities), which revealed three distinct participant clusters. Then, we applied two multiple logistic regression models using cluster membership, body dissatisfaction related to fat (BD-F) and muscularity (BD-M), and S-HS as determinants, with the outcome being ED risk measured using two scales (EAT-8; EDE-Q).\r\n \r\n \ \r\n Results\r\n \ Cluster Three – notably characterized by queer women with a migration history and identification as part of an ethnic minority - showed a consistently higher ED risk. In contrast, Cluster One, which included a higher proportion of older individuals as well as individuals with disabilities, or caregiving responsibilities, showed the lowest risk for ED. In Cluster Two an increased risk for EDs was observed in the EAT-8, but not in the EDE-Q, suggesting measurement-specific differences. BD-F and BD-M were significantly associated with ED risk. BD-F proved to be the factor with the strongest influence.\r\n \r\n \ \r\n Conclusions\r\n \ We emphasize the importance of considering person-centered socio-demographic positions and different forms of body dissatisfaction to assess the risk of ED.\r\n " article_number: '112' article_type: original author: - first_name: Vanessa C. full_name: Jürgensen, Vanessa C. last_name: Jürgensen - first_name: Georg full_name: Halbeisen, Georg id: '85780' last_name: Halbeisen orcid: 0000-0002-9529-2215 - first_name: Martin S. full_name: Lehe, Martin S. last_name: Lehe - first_name: Georgios full_name: Paslakis, Georgios last_name: Paslakis citation: ama: 'Jürgensen VC, Halbeisen G, Lehe MS, Paslakis G. Associations between socio-demographic patterns, body dissatisfaction, and eating disorder risk in women: a cluster-based approach. Journal of Eating Disorders. 2026;14(1). doi:10.1186/s40337-026-01616-8' apa: 'Jürgensen, V. C., Halbeisen, G., Lehe, M. S., & Paslakis, G. (2026). Associations between socio-demographic patterns, body dissatisfaction, and eating disorder risk in women: a cluster-based approach. Journal of Eating Disorders, 14(1), Article 112. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-026-01616-8' bjps: 'Jürgensen VC et al. (2026) Associations between Socio-Demographic Patterns, Body Dissatisfaction, and Eating Disorder Risk in Women: A Cluster-Based Approach. Journal of Eating Disorders 14.' chicago: 'Jürgensen, Vanessa C., Georg Halbeisen, Martin S. Lehe, and Georgios Paslakis. “Associations between Socio-Demographic Patterns, Body Dissatisfaction, and Eating Disorder Risk in Women: A Cluster-Based Approach.” Journal of Eating Disorders 14, no. 1 (2026). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-026-01616-8.' chicago-de: 'Jürgensen, Vanessa C., Georg Halbeisen, Martin S. Lehe und Georgios Paslakis. 2026. Associations between socio-demographic patterns, body dissatisfaction, and eating disorder risk in women: a cluster-based approach. Journal of Eating Disorders 14, Nr. 1. doi:10.1186/s40337-026-01616-8, .' din1505-2-1: 'Jürgensen, Vanessa C. ; Halbeisen, Georg ; Lehe, Martin S. ; Paslakis, Georgios: Associations between socio-demographic patterns, body dissatisfaction, and eating disorder risk in women: a cluster-based approach. In: Journal of Eating Disorders Bd. 14, Springer Science and Business Media LLC (2026), Nr. 1' havard: 'V.C. Jürgensen, G. Halbeisen, M.S. Lehe, G. Paslakis, Associations between socio-demographic patterns, body dissatisfaction, and eating disorder risk in women: a cluster-based approach, Journal of Eating Disorders. 14 (2026).' ieee: 'V. C. Jürgensen, G. Halbeisen, M. S. Lehe, and G. Paslakis, “Associations between socio-demographic patterns, body dissatisfaction, and eating disorder risk in women: a cluster-based approach,” Journal of Eating Disorders, vol. 14, no. 1, Art. no. 112, 2026, doi: 10.1186/s40337-026-01616-8.' mla: 'Jürgensen, Vanessa C., et al. “Associations between Socio-Demographic Patterns, Body Dissatisfaction, and Eating Disorder Risk in Women: A Cluster-Based Approach.” Journal of Eating Disorders, vol. 14, no. 1, 112, 2026, https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-026-01616-8.' short: V.C. Jürgensen, G. Halbeisen, M.S. Lehe, G. Paslakis, Journal of Eating Disorders 14 (2026). ufg: 'Jürgensen, Vanessa C. u. a.: Associations between socio-demographic patterns, body dissatisfaction, and eating disorder risk in women: a cluster-based approach, in: Journal of Eating Disorders 14 (2026), H. 1.' van: 'Jürgensen VC, Halbeisen G, Lehe MS, Paslakis G. Associations between socio-demographic patterns, body dissatisfaction, and eating disorder risk in women: a cluster-based approach. Journal of Eating Disorders. 2026;14(1).' date_created: 2026-05-22T05:50:21Z date_updated: 2026-05-22T05:51:02Z department: - _id: DEP1500 doi: 10.1186/s40337-026-01616-8 intvolume: ' 14' issue: '1' language: - iso: eng publication: Journal of Eating Disorders publication_identifier: issn: - 2050-2974 publication_status: published publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC quality_controlled: '1' status: public title: 'Associations between socio-demographic patterns, body dissatisfaction, and eating disorder risk in women: a cluster-based approach' type: scientific_journal_article user_id: '85780' volume: 14 year: '2026' ... --- _id: '13556' abstract: - lang: eng text: BackgroundEating disorders (EDs) affect individuals across all genders, but men remain underrepresented in ED treatment settings. Stigma related to EDs in men may impede help-seeking, particularly for symptoms that deviate from traditional masculine ideals. This study investigates whether stigma-related perceptions of EDs in men specifically moderate the association between disordered eating symptoms and help-seeking intentions in men, i.e., whether there is a gender-specific component of ED stigma.MethodsIn a cross-sectional survey, n = 242 men and n = 249 women completed questionnaires on various disordered eating symptoms ("traditional" thinness-oriented, muscularity-oriented, orthorexic, and avoidant/restrictive eating behaviors), stigma-related perceptions of EDs in men, and help-seeking intentions. Moderator analyses were conducted by gender to explore interactions between symptom severity and stigma in predicting help-seeking intentions.ResultsHelp-seeking intentions increased with the severity of disordered eating symptoms in both men and women, except for avoidant/restrictive eating behavior in both genders and muscularity-oriented symptoms in men. Stigma-related perceptions of EDs in men moderated the association between symptoms and help-seeking intentions in men, which was exclusively the case for "feminized" ED symptoms (i.e., thinness and weight concerns). No moderation effects were observed for other symptom domains or among women.ConclusionsResults support the notion of a gender-specific role of stigma in men's help-seeking behaviors for EDs. Such stigma, which seems to be related to "feminized" ED symptoms, may contribute to men's reluctance to seek help for EDs. These findings emphasize the need for interventions tailored to reduce stigma, particularly regarding men's experiences of EDs, to support equal access to healthcare. author: - first_name: MS full_name: Lehe, MS last_name: Lehe - first_name: Georg full_name: Halbeisen, Georg id: '85780' last_name: Halbeisen orcid: 0000-0002-9529-2215 - first_name: VC full_name: Juergensen, VC last_name: Juergensen - first_name: L full_name: Sabel, L last_name: Sabel - first_name: S full_name: Steins-Loeber, S last_name: Steins-Loeber - first_name: G full_name: Paslakis, G last_name: Paslakis citation: ama: Lehe M, Halbeisen G, Juergensen V, Sabel L, Steins-Loeber S, Paslakis G. Boys don’t try? Gendered stigma specifically reduces help-seeking for disordered eating in men, but not women. Journal of Eating Disorders. 2025;13(1). apa: Lehe, M., Halbeisen, G., Juergensen, V., Sabel, L., Steins-Loeber, S., & Paslakis, G. (2025). Boys don’t try? Gendered stigma specifically reduces help-seeking for disordered eating in men, but not women. Journal of Eating Disorders, 13(1). bjps: Lehe M et al. (2025) Boys Don’t Try? Gendered Stigma Specifically Reduces Help-Seeking for Disordered Eating in Men, but Not Women. Journal of Eating Disorders 13. chicago: Lehe, MS, Georg Halbeisen, VC Juergensen, L Sabel, S Steins-Loeber, and G Paslakis. “Boys Don’t Try? Gendered Stigma Specifically Reduces Help-Seeking for Disordered Eating in Men, but Not Women.” Journal of Eating Disorders 13, no. 1 (2025). chicago-de: Lehe, MS, Georg Halbeisen, VC Juergensen, L Sabel, S Steins-Loeber und G Paslakis. 2025. Boys don’t try? Gendered stigma specifically reduces help-seeking for disordered eating in men, but not women. Journal of Eating Disorders 13, Nr. 1. din1505-2-1: 'Lehe, MS ; Halbeisen, Georg ; Juergensen, VC ; Sabel, L ; Steins-Loeber, S ; Paslakis, G: Boys don’t try? Gendered stigma specifically reduces help-seeking for disordered eating in men, but not women. In: Journal of Eating Disorders Bd. 13, BioMed Central (2025), Nr. 1' havard: M. Lehe, G. Halbeisen, V. Juergensen, L. Sabel, S. Steins-Loeber, G. Paslakis, Boys don’t try? Gendered stigma specifically reduces help-seeking for disordered eating in men, but not women, Journal of Eating Disorders. 13 (2025). ieee: M. Lehe, G. Halbeisen, V. Juergensen, L. Sabel, S. Steins-Loeber, and G. Paslakis, “Boys don’t try? Gendered stigma specifically reduces help-seeking for disordered eating in men, but not women,” Journal of Eating Disorders, vol. 13, no. 1, 2025. mla: Lehe, MS, et al. “Boys Don’t Try? Gendered Stigma Specifically Reduces Help-Seeking for Disordered Eating in Men, but Not Women.” Journal of Eating Disorders, vol. 13, no. 1, 2025. short: M. Lehe, G. Halbeisen, V. Juergensen, L. Sabel, S. Steins-Loeber, G. Paslakis, Journal of Eating Disorders 13 (2025). ufg: 'Lehe, MS u. a.: Boys don’t try? Gendered stigma specifically reduces help-seeking for disordered eating in men, but not women, in: Journal of Eating Disorders 13 (2025), H. 1.' van: Lehe M, Halbeisen G, Juergensen V, Sabel L, Steins-Loeber S, Paslakis G. Boys don’t try? Gendered stigma specifically reduces help-seeking for disordered eating in men, but not women. Journal of Eating Disorders. 2025;13(1). date_created: 2026-03-25T13:35:49Z date_updated: 2026-04-10T10:52:17Z department: - _id: DEP1500 extern: '1' external_id: isi: - '001572823200001' pmid: - '40963138' intvolume: ' 13' isi: '1' issue: '1' language: - iso: eng pmid: '1' publication: Journal of Eating Disorders publication_identifier: issn: - 2050-2974 publication_status: published publisher: BioMed Central quality_controlled: '1' status: public title: Boys don't try? Gendered stigma specifically reduces help-seeking for disordered eating in men, but not women type: scientific_journal_article user_id: '83778' volume: 13 year: '2025' ... --- _id: '13571' abstract: - lang: eng text: BackgroundEating disorders (EDs) are increasingly prevalent in men, but men remain underrepresented across many ED-specific treatment settings. Based on the idea that persistent stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination, i.e., stigma against men with EDs, could impede help-seeking behaviors, the present study investigated whether stigma-related perceptions in men are associated with reduced help-seeking intentions for a broad range of disordered eating symptoms.MethodsN = 132 adult men participated in a cross-sectional online survey and completed questionnaires on ED psychopathology, muscle dysmorphia, orthorexic eating, stigma-related perceptions of EDs in men, and help-seeking intentions.ResultsModerator analyses showed that higher stigma-related perceptions were associated with reduced help-seeking intentions in response to increased ED symptom severity. However, this was only the case for traditionally "feminized" ED symptoms (related to thin-body ideals), but not for help-seeking with regard to muscularity-oriented, orthorexic, or avoidant/restrictive disordered eating.ConclusionsStigma may reduce help-seeking intentions with regard to "feminized" ED symptoms. The present findings suggest that perceptions of EDs as "women's diseases" were associated with reduced help-seeking in men. Stigma towards men with EDs could thus be a possible barrier to help-seeking in men, highlighting the relevance of stigma-reducing interventions in clinical and community settings. author: - first_name: MS full_name: Lehe, MS last_name: Lehe - first_name: Georg full_name: Halbeisen, Georg id: '85780' last_name: Halbeisen orcid: 0000-0002-9529-2215 - first_name: S full_name: Steins-Loeber, S last_name: Steins-Loeber - first_name: G full_name: Paslakis, G last_name: Paslakis citation: ama: Lehe M, Halbeisen G, Steins-Loeber S, Paslakis G. Invisible walls? Stigma-related perceptions are associated with reduced help-seeking intentions for disordered eating in men. Journal of Eating Disorders. 2024;12(1). doi:10.1186/s40337-024-01152-3 apa: Lehe, M., Halbeisen, G., Steins-Loeber, S., & Paslakis, G. (2024). Invisible walls? Stigma-related perceptions are associated with reduced help-seeking intentions for disordered eating in men. Journal of Eating Disorders, 12(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-024-01152-3 bjps: Lehe M et al. (2024) Invisible Walls? Stigma-Related Perceptions Are Associated with Reduced Help-Seeking Intentions for Disordered Eating in Men. Journal of Eating Disorders 12. chicago: Lehe, MS, Georg Halbeisen, S Steins-Loeber, and G Paslakis. “Invisible Walls? Stigma-Related Perceptions Are Associated with Reduced Help-Seeking Intentions for Disordered Eating in Men.” Journal of Eating Disorders 12, no. 1 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-024-01152-3. chicago-de: Lehe, MS, Georg Halbeisen, S Steins-Loeber und G Paslakis. 2024. Invisible walls? Stigma-related perceptions are associated with reduced help-seeking intentions for disordered eating in men. Journal of Eating Disorders 12, Nr. 1. doi:10.1186/s40337-024-01152-3, . din1505-2-1: 'Lehe, MS ; Halbeisen, Georg ; Steins-Loeber, S ; Paslakis, G: Invisible walls? Stigma-related perceptions are associated with reduced help-seeking intentions for disordered eating in men. In: Journal of Eating Disorders Bd. 12, BioMed Central (2024), Nr. 1' havard: M. Lehe, G. Halbeisen, S. Steins-Loeber, G. Paslakis, Invisible walls? Stigma-related perceptions are associated with reduced help-seeking intentions for disordered eating in men, Journal of Eating Disorders. 12 (2024). ieee: 'M. Lehe, G. Halbeisen, S. Steins-Loeber, and G. Paslakis, “Invisible walls? Stigma-related perceptions are associated with reduced help-seeking intentions for disordered eating in men,” Journal of Eating Disorders, vol. 12, no. 1, 2024, doi: 10.1186/s40337-024-01152-3.' mla: Lehe, MS, et al. “Invisible Walls? Stigma-Related Perceptions Are Associated with Reduced Help-Seeking Intentions for Disordered Eating in Men.” Journal of Eating Disorders, vol. 12, no. 1, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-024-01152-3. short: M. Lehe, G. Halbeisen, S. Steins-Loeber, G. Paslakis, Journal of Eating Disorders 12 (2024). ufg: 'Lehe, MS u. a.: Invisible walls? Stigma-related perceptions are associated with reduced help-seeking intentions for disordered eating in men, in: Journal of Eating Disorders 12 (2024), H. 1.' van: Lehe M, Halbeisen G, Steins-Loeber S, Paslakis G. Invisible walls? Stigma-related perceptions are associated with reduced help-seeking intentions for disordered eating in men. Journal of Eating Disorders. 2024;12(1). date_created: 2026-03-25T13:36:02Z date_updated: 2026-04-10T09:56:02Z department: - _id: DEP1500 doi: 10.1186/s40337-024-01152-3 extern: '1' external_id: isi: - '001370195000001' pmid: - '39633398' intvolume: ' 12' isi: '1' issue: '1' language: - iso: eng pmid: '1' publication: Journal of Eating Disorders publication_identifier: issn: - 2050-2974 publication_status: published publisher: BioMed Central quality_controlled: '1' status: public title: Invisible walls? Stigma-related perceptions are associated with reduced help-seeking intentions for disordered eating in men type: scientific_journal_article user_id: '83778' volume: 12 year: '2024' ...