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The presence of eating disorders has become a widespread menace in several societies. A wide range of researchers has advanced to highlight the potential implications of sociocultural and demographic factors that contribute to the establishment of the disorder in men. However, it is imperative to highlight the narratives of individuals to determine the sociocultural factors. For instance, in families, the dietary pattern of the parents can be associated with the eating attitude and behavior of the children. The parents who pursue high levels of parental control, pass critical comments, hostility or negate the emotional needs of the children are at an increased risk of establishing the eating disorder. In addition, peer influence and cultural norms also play an instrumental role in the establishment of eating disorders in men ADDIN ZOTERO_ITEM CSL_CITATION {"citationID":"bzf5zVFR","properties":{"formattedCitation":"(Blodgett Salafia et al.)","plainCitation":"(Blodgett Salafia et al.)","noteIndex":0},"citationItems":[{"id":2299,"uris":["http://zotero.org/users/local/H8YOvGFC/items/8KQP2IE7"],"uri":["http://zotero.org/users/local/H8YOvGFC/items/8KQP2IE7"],"itemData":{"id":2299,"type":"article-journal","title":"Perceptions of the causes of eating disorders: a comparison of individuals with and without eating disorders","container-title":"Journal of Eating Disorders","volume":"3","source":"PubMed Central","abstract":"Background\nIn this study, we examined perceptions regarding the causes of eating disorders, both among those with eating disorders as well as those without. By understanding the differences in perceived causes between the two groups, better educational programs for lay people and those suffering from eating disorders can be developed.\n\nMethod\nThis study used open-ended questions to assess the beliefs of 57 individuals with self-reported eating disorders and 220 without. Participants responded to the questions, “What do you think was (were) the cause(s) of your eating disorder?” and “What do you think is (are) the cause(s) of eating disorders?”.\n\nResults\nA list of possible codes for the causes of eating disorders was created based on a thorough review of the literature. A manually-generated set of eight codes was then created from individuals' actual responses. Frequencies and chi square analyses demonstrated differences in rates of endorsement between those with eating disorders and those without. Participants with eating disorders most frequently endorsed psychological/emotional and social problems, with genetics/biology and media/culture ideals least endorsed. Participants without eating disorders most frequently endorsed psychological/emotional problems and media/culture ideals, with traumatic life events and sports/health least endorsed. There was a difference between groups in the endorsement of the media as a cause of eating disorders, suggesting that those without eating disorders may overly attribute the media as the main cause while those with eating disorders may not be fully aware of the media’s impact. Additionally, while both groups highly endorsed psychological/emotional problems, there was a noticeable stigma about eating disorders among those without eating disorders.\n\nConclusions\nThere were noteworthy differences between samples; such differences suggest that there is a need for more education on the topic of eating disorders. Furthermore, despite empirical support for the effects of genetics, sports, and family factors, these were infrequently endorsed as causes of eating disorders by both groups. Our results suggest that there is a need for more education regarding the factors associated with eating disorders, in order to reduce the stigma surrounding these disorders and to potentially aid the treatment process.","URL":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4570226/","DOI":"10.1186/s40337-015-0069-8","ISSN":"2050-2974","note":"PMID: 26380085\nPMCID: PMC4570226","shortTitle":"Perceptions of the causes of eating disorders","journalAbbreviation":"J Eat Disord","author":[{"family":"Blodgett Salafia","given":"Elizabeth H."},{"family":"Jones","given":"Maegan E."},{"family":"Haugen","given":"Emily C."},{"family":"Schaefer","given":"Mallary K."}],"issued":{"date-parts":[["2015",9,15]]},"accessed":{"date-parts":[["2019",4,5]]}}}],"schema":"https://github.com/citation-style-language/schema/raw/master/csl-citation.json"} (Blodgett Salafia et al.). The encouragement to lose weight and the norm of passing negative comments among partners can cast adverse impacts on the body dissatisfaction, weight and disordered eating patterns among men.

Besides, it is critical to highlight the establishment of eating disorders among athletes. The element of being the fittest ad the best causes them to suffer from eating disorders. For instance, participation in certain sports events as gymnastics and competitive sports enhance the risk of establishing the eating disorder. One of the most fundamental activities or perception among athletes reflects that lean bodies will accelerate their performance thoroughly ADDIN ZOTERO_ITEM CSL_CITATION {"citationID":"Ax5MzWZr","properties":{"formattedCitation":"({\\i{}Eating Disorder Information, Education & Resources})","plainCitation":"(Eating Disorder Information, Education & Resources)","noteIndex":0},"citationItems":[{"id":2301,"uris":["http://zotero.org/users/local/H8YOvGFC/items/JH6NPXGF"],"uri":["http://zotero.org/users/local/H8YOvGFC/items/JH6NPXGF"],"itemData":{"id":2301,"type":"webpage","title":"Eating Disorder Information, Education & Resources","URL":"https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/information","accessed":{"date-parts":[["2019",4,5]]}}}],"schema":"https://github.com/citation-style-language/schema/raw/master/csl-citation.json"} (Eating Disorder Information, Education & Resources). These beliefs related to eating and maintaining lean body shape is primarily inculcated by the instructors and coaches. For researchers, it is essential to incorporate a wide range of subjects, ethnicities and diverse population in their research samples. It will not only reduce the limitations of the study but also make them comprehend the critical elements that are related to eating disorders.

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ADDIN ZOTERO_BIBL {"uncited":[],"omitted":[],"custom":[]} CSL_BIBLIOGRAPHY Blodgett Salafia, Elizabeth H., et al. “Perceptions of the Causes of Eating Disorders: A Comparison of Individuals with and without Eating Disorders.” Journal of Eating Disorders, vol. 3, Sept. 2015. PubMed Central, doi:10.1186/s40337-015-0069-8.

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