Latent profile analysis reveals overlapping ARFID and shape/weight motivations for restriction in eating disorders.

Sophie R Abber Kendra R Becker Casey M Stern Lilian P Palmer Thomas E Joiner Lauren E Breithaupt Paraskevi Evelyna Kambanis Kamryn T Eddy Jennifer Joanne Thomas Helen Burton Murray

Published in: Psychological medicine (2024)

The heterogeneous profiles identified suggest ARFID and restraint motivations for dietary restriction may overlap somewhat and that individuals with non-ARFID EDs can also endorse high ARFID symptoms. Future research should clarify diagnostic boundaries between ARFID and non-ARFID EDs.

Keyphrases

body mass index
physical activity
weight loss
weight gain
depressive symptoms
stress induced
sleep quality