Topic · Clinical Psychology
Eating Disorders and Behaviors
Eating Disorders and Behaviors is a research topic within Clinical Psychology. Science Explorer counts 45k research works in it since 1950. 10.0% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.
This cluster of papers explores the complex interplay of genetic, psychological, and societal factors contributing to eating disorders, body image concerns, and obesity. It delves into the prevalence, risk factors, neurobiological correlates, and treatment approaches for these conditions, with a particular focus on adolescents and the role of genetics. The papers also investigate the impact of media, social comparison, emotional regulation, and cultural influences on body image and eating behaviors.
- Eating Disorders
- Body Image
- Obesity
- Genetics
- Psychological Factors
- Neurobiological Correlates
- Prevalence
- Treatment
- Adolescents
- Risk Factors
- Research works
- 45k fractional, since 1950
- In the world top 10%
- 4.5k per year above
- Top-10% rate
- 10.0% share of its works in the world top 10%
- Growth, 2018-21 → 2022-25
- +21% the tick is no change
- Largest producer
United States
36% of the 10 largest, 2022-now
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