---
_id: '13783'
abstract:
- lang: eng
  text: "<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title>\r\n                  <jats:sec>\r\n                    <jats:title>Objective</jats:title>\r\n
    \                   <jats:p>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.</jats:p>\r\n                  </jats:sec>\r\n                  <jats:sec>\r\n
    \                   <jats:title>Method</jats:title>\r\n                    <jats:p>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).</jats:p>\r\n                  </jats:sec>\r\n
    \                 <jats:sec>\r\n                    <jats:title>Results</jats:title>\r\n
    \                   <jats:p>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.</jats:p>\r\n                  </jats:sec>\r\n
    \                 <jats:sec>\r\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions</jats:title>\r\n
    \                   <jats:p>We emphasize the importance of considering person-centered
    socio-demographic positions and different forms of body dissatisfaction to assess
    the risk of ED.</jats:p>\r\n                  </jats:sec>"
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. <i>Journal of Eating Disorders</i>. 2026;14(1). doi:<a href="https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-026-01616-8">10.1186/s40337-026-01616-8</a>'
  apa: 'Jürgensen, V. C., Halbeisen, G., Lehe, M. S., &#38; Paslakis, G. (2026). Associations
    between socio-demographic patterns, body dissatisfaction, and eating disorder
    risk in women: a cluster-based approach. <i>Journal of Eating Disorders</i>, <i>14</i>(1),
    Article 112. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-026-01616-8">https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-026-01616-8</a>'
  bjps: '<b>Jürgensen VC <i>et al.</i></b> (2026) Associations between Socio-Demographic
    Patterns, Body Dissatisfaction, and Eating Disorder Risk in Women: A Cluster-Based
    Approach. <i>Journal of Eating Disorders</i> <b>14</b>.'
  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.” <i>Journal of Eating Disorders</i>
    14, no. 1 (2026). <a href="https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-026-01616-8">https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-026-01616-8</a>.'
  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. <i>Journal of Eating
    Disorders</i> 14, Nr. 1. doi:<a href="https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-026-01616-8">10.1186/s40337-026-01616-8</a>,
    .'
  din1505-2-1: '<span style="font-variant:small-caps;">Jürgensen, Vanessa C.</span>
    ; <span style="font-variant:small-caps;">Halbeisen, Georg</span> ; <span style="font-variant:small-caps;">Lehe,
    Martin S.</span> ; <span style="font-variant:small-caps;">Paslakis, Georgios</span>:
    Associations between socio-demographic patterns, body dissatisfaction, and eating
    disorder risk in women: a cluster-based approach. In: <i>Journal of Eating Disorders</i>
    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,” <i>Journal of Eating Disorders</i>,
    vol. 14, no. 1, Art. no. 112, 2026, doi: <a href="https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-026-01616-8">10.1186/s40337-026-01616-8</a>.'
  mla: 'Jürgensen, Vanessa C., et al. “Associations between Socio-Demographic Patterns,
    Body Dissatisfaction, and Eating Disorder Risk in Women: A Cluster-Based Approach.”
    <i>Journal of Eating Disorders</i>, vol. 14, no. 1, 112, 2026, <a href="https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-026-01616-8">https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-026-01616-8</a>.'
  short: V.C. Jürgensen, G. Halbeisen, M.S. Lehe, G. Paslakis, Journal of Eating Disorders
    14 (2026).
  ufg: '<b>Jürgensen, Vanessa C. u. a.</b>: Associations between socio-demographic
    patterns, body dissatisfaction, and eating disorder risk in women: a cluster-based
    approach, in: <i>Journal of Eating Disorders</i> 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'
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