Table 5 Eating Disorder and Disordered Eating Behavior Risk Factors in Transgender Adults and Adolescents
From: Eating disorders and disordered eating behaviors in the LGBT population: a review of the literature
| Risk Factors | Eating Disorders | Disordered Eating Behaviors | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults | Adolescents | Adults | Adolescents | |
| Gender Minority |
Not being on HRT Non-affirmation | Lack of timely gender dysphoria management | Antitransgender discrimination |
Harassment Discrimination Stigma |
| Relationship Dynamic | Social distress |
Social distress Less safe at school | ||
| Body Image |
Body image dissatisfaction Higher BMI |
Body image dissatisfaction Higher BMI |
Sexual objectification Internalization of sociocultural standards of attractiveness Body surveillance Body image dissatisfaction Higher BMI |
Body image dissatisfaction Higher BMI |
| Intrapsychic Functioning |
Perfectionism Low self-esteem | Self-criticism | Self-criticism | |
| Mental Health | Anxiety |
Suicidal ideation Suicide attempt Self-injurious behaviors | ||