Fear of fatness and desire for thinness as distinct experiences: A qualitative exploration.

Rachel F RodgersLaura E FischerKatherine LavewayKristen LawsEric Bui

Published in: The International journal of eating disorders (2022)

These findings provide additional support for the usefulness of considering fear of fat and drive for thinness as distinct constructs. Further research examining the contributions of each of these constructs to eating pathology is warranted.

Keyphrases

prefrontal cortex
adipose tissue
mental health
physical activity
weight loss
fatty acid