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September 10, 2025Open Access

Disordered Eating and Mental Health: The Role of Social Connection in College students

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ECElizabeth A. ClaydonRWRose Marie WardCGChristian Garcia

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Overview

Observational analysis showed connections between disordered eating, depression, and loneliness in college students, indicating the need for tailored interventions.

Key Points

  • Moderate to severely depressed levels were present in all identified disordered eating profiles.
  • Profile 1, characterized by excessive exercise, had the lowest depression and loneliness levels.
  • The largest profile, Profile 2, showed the highest levels of depression and loneliness among students.
  • Findings suggest that colleges must acknowledge intersectional psychological issues for effective student support.

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Claydon et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c187339b7b07f3a0611c2dhttps://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-7403400/v1
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