Presenter
Madalyn Lyons
Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
2025
Abstract
Eating disorders, which affect individuals globally, specifically young women, are driven by genetic, environmental and social factors, leading to mental and physical health consequences. In a sample of n=724 young adult cisgender females, a multivariable logistic regression model was conducted for eating disorder on restrictive masculinity scale while controlling for sexual and gender identity, race/ethnicity, age, social status, student status, and employment status. 39.8% of females screened positive for an eating disorder. Adjusting for all else, there was a 2% (95%CI: 1%, 4%) increased odds of eating disorder with each additional unit in the restrictive masculinity scale. Cisgender females with a risk for eating disorders scored higher for restrictive masculinity, which, along with factors such as being a sexual gender minority, a student, or employed, contributed to disordered eating behaviors, while perceived higher social status served as a protective factor by enhancing self-esteem.
Faculty Mentor
Samantha Rosenthal, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Academic Discipline
College of Health & Wellness
Repository Citation
Lyons, Madalyn and Torres, Jadyn, "Eating Disorders & Restrictive Masculinity" (2025). Student Research Design & Innovation Symposium. 224.
https://scholarsarchive.jwu.edu/innov_symposium/224
