Retired athletes and the intersection of food and body: A systematic literature review exploring compensatory behaviours and body change

In this 2020 study, a sample of Puerto Rican high school athletes were assessed on their risk of developing eating disorders. Student athletes are thought to face multiple social and cultural pressures that can exponentially increase the chances of developing eating disorders. Influential factors may include high expectations of coaches, teammates, and friends, which can […]

In this 2018 study, a survey was conducted to determine the prevalence of disordered eating among male athletes and non-athletes. All 186 male participants were aged between 18 and 26 years. The aim of this project was to divide the male athletes into types and levels of sports participation and identify any factors that may […]