Editorial: Psychosocial risk factors in the development, maintenance and treatment outcome of eating disorders

Abstract

Eating disorders (EDs) are psychiatric conditions characterized by pathological eating behaviors and attitudes toward food and body image (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). While genetic and biological factors play a significant role in the development of EDs (Huckins et al., 2024), psychosocial risk factors are considered crucial to understanding their onset and persistence (Aloi et al., 2022). These factors include a wide range of influences, such as familial dynamics, societal pressures, traumatic experiences, and individual psychological characteristics.