Eating psychopathology in ballet dancers: a meta-analysis of observational studies.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess whether ballet dancers have higher eating psychopathology mean scores than the general population.

Methods

Meta-analysis of cross-sectional observational studies comparing the scores of one or more of the validated eating psychopathological scales between ballet dancers and any control groups.

Results

Twelve studies were included in the metanalysis. Ballet dancers had a significantly higher EAT score (12 studies retrieved, SMD 0.82 [95% CI 0.44-1.19], p < 0.00001, I² = 84)]; subgroup analysis suggested a possible role of control subjects' choice in explaining heterogeneity. Scores on the EDI subscales of Drive for Thinness, Bulimia, and Body dissatisfaction were available from four studies; Drive for Thinness was higher in ballet dancers

SUBMITTER: Silverii GA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8933308 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature