Orthorexic tendencies and healthy eating in university students: which association with eating disorders, psychopathology, and defense mechanisms?
- Authors: Costanzo G., Marchetti D., Verrocchio M. C., Manna G., Falgares G.
- Publication year: 2021
- Type: Abstract in atti di convegno pubblicato in rivista
- OA Link: http://hdl.handle.net/10447/590533
Abstract
Orthorexic tendencies and healthy eating in university students: which association with eating disorders, psychopathology, and defense mechanisms? higher in some immature defenses (passive aggression and somatization) than healthy-eating individuals, while no differences were found in mature and neurotic defense styles. Conclusions. These results support the existence of significant differences between ON and other (non-problematic) healthy eating behaviors.