Behavioral, neuronal, and physiological facets of multidimensional body image in anorexia nervosa: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT: Body image is a core identity facet in anorexia nervosa (AN). Current literature outlines body image as a multidimensional construct, characterized by perceptual, cognitive, and emotional components, which explain how individuals perceive, think, and behave in relation to their body. The purpose of this scoping review is to uncover neuropsychological disturbances in AN related to body image by focusing on its different behavioral and neuronal assessments, aiming to provide a broad overview of common findings and limitations. Additionally, we explore the role of somato-sensory/somato-motor components and physiological markers underlying body image disturbances, which have not been extensively examined in previous studies. Literature screening was performed across three databases (PubMed, Ps

SUBMITTER: Di Giuliano M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11812194 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature