Who is at risk for developing an ED?
Are there different risk factors for males and females with EDs?
Does culture play a role in the development of EDs?
Eating disorders (EDs) are complex gene-environment disorders with poorly understood aetiology. As part of an ongoing multi-centre European project our team has been able to assess a range of risk factors for EDs (e.g., genetics, low social interactions in childhood, childhood eating patterns, weight-related teasing, attachment difficulties, and low social rank). Various of our studies have also looked at cultural differences across various European, Asian and Middle Eastern countries. Finally, we have also tried to assess gender differences in a range of our clinical risk factor (e.g. personality and general psychopathology) studies.
Selected Publications:
Rozenblat, V., Ong, D., Fuller-Tyszkiewicz, M., Akkermann, K., Collier, D., Engels, R. C. M. E., . . . Krug, I. (2017). A systematic review and secondary data analysis of the interactions between the serotonin transporter 5-HTTLPR polymorphism and environmental and psychological factors in eating disorders. JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRIC RESEARCH, 84, 62-72. doi:10.1016/j.jpsychires.2016.09.023
Krug, I., Taborelli, E., Sallis, H., Treasure, J., & Micali, N. (2013). A systematic review of obstetric complications as risk factors for eating disorder and a meta-analysis of delivery method and prematurity. PHYSIOLOGY & BEHAVIOR, 109, 51-62. doi:10.1016/j.physbeh.2012.11.003
Krug, I., Penelo, E., Fernandez-Aranda, F., Anderluh, M., Bellodi, L., Cellini, E., . . . Treasure, J. (2012). Low social interactions in eating disorder patients in childhood and adulthood: A multi-centre European case control study. JOURNAL OF HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY, 18(1), 26-37. doi:10.1177/1359105311435946
Nunez-Navarro, A., Agueera, Z., Krug, I., Jimenez-Murcia, S., Sanchez, I., Araguz, N., . . . Fernandez-Aranda, F. (2012). Do Men with Eating Disorders Differ from Women in Clinics, Psychopathology and Personality? EUROPEAN EATING DISORDERS REVIEW, 20(1), 23-31. doi:10.1002/erv.1146
Krug, I., Treasure, J., Anderluh, M., Bellodi, L., Cellini, E., Collier, D., . . . Fernandez-Aranda, F. (2009). Associations of individual and family eating patterns during childhood and early adolescence: a multicentre European study of associated eating disorder factors. BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION, 101(6), 909-918. doi:10.1017/S0007114508047752