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A gay Human Development student at Pacific Oaks College in
Pasadena, California is doing research on the causes
and impacts of the gay culture on body image and eating among men.
The survey can be found at GayCultureResearch.org

Bibliography
The following is a broad list of recent reseach in the field of eating disorders, gender, sexual-orientation and body image. While this may be of use to the general public, most of the following is written through an academic or treatment lens. All of these articles can be fully accessed in PDF form by going to a free research database, such as EBSCOHost, via your local public library website.

Sexual Orientation and Eating Psychopathology: The Role of Masculinity and Femininity. By: Meyer, Caroline; Blissett, Jackie. International Journal of Eating Disorders, Apr2001, Vol. 29 Issue 3, p314-318, 5p, 1 chart; (AN 4268765)

The Families of Man: Gay Male Intimacy and Kinship in a Global Metropolis. By: Stacey, Judith. Signs: Journal of Women in Culture & Society, Spring2005, Vol. 30 Issue 3, p1911-1935, 25p; (AN 16670732)

Individual differences in male body-image: An examination of self-objectification in recreational body builders. By: Hallsworth, Lisa; Wade, Tracey; Tiggemann, Marika. British Journal of Health Psychology, Sep2005, Vol. 10 Issue 3, p453-465, 13p, 2 charts, 1 diagram; DOI: 10.1348/135910705X26966; (AN 18538500)

Handbook of Affirmative Psychotherapy With Lesbians and Gay Men. By: Moore, Peter. Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, Oct2005, Vol. 50 Issue 12, p808-810, 3p, 1bw; (AN 18899690)

A case-control study of family composition in anorexia nervosa. By: Eagles, John M.; Johnston, Maureen I.; Millar, Harry R.. International Journal of Eating Disorders, Jul2005, Vol. 38 Issue 1, p49-54, 6p; DOI: 10.1002/eat.20151; (AN 17534630)

Ritualization and Reinforcement: Keys to Understanding Mixed Addiction Involving Sex and Drugs. By: Schneider, Jennifer P.; Sealy, John; Montgomery, Jes; Irons, Richard R.. Sexual Addiction & Compulsivity, Jun2005, Vol. 12 Issue 2/3, p121-148, 28p; DOI: 10.1080/10720160500203468; (AN 18303218)

Food and Sex Addiction: Helping the Clinician Recognize and Treat the Interaction. By: Power, Cynthia A.. Sexual Addiction & Compulsivity, Jun2005, Vol. 12 Issue 2/3, p219-234, 16p; DOI: 10.1080/10720160500203773; (AN 18303219)

Asian Gay Men's Bodies. By: Drummond, Murray J. N.. Journal of Men's Studies, Spring2005, Vol. 13 Issue 3, p291-300, 10p; (AN 16825096)

Clinical challange Acting (to) Out: Approaching Homosexuality in a 15-Year-Old Boy with Anxiety and Depression. By: Jackson, Joseph; Telingator, Cynthia; Pleak, Richard; Pollack, William; Olds, Jacqueline. Harvard Review of Psychiatry, Jan/Feb2005, Vol. 13 Issue 1, p43-53, 11p; DOI: 10.1080/10673220590923173; (AN 16607203)

UNRAVELING THE DESTRUCTIVE MYTHS OF ADOLESCENT SEXUALITY. By: Logsdon-Conradsen, Susan. Psychology of Women Quarterly, Dec2003, Vol. 27 Issue 4, p351, 2p; DOI: 10.1111/1471-6402.t01-6-00115; (AN 11189094)

A PANORAMIC VIEW OF BODY IMAGES. By: Salvato, Lisa. Psychology of Women Quarterly, Dec2003, Vol. 27 Issue 4, p354, 2p; DOI: 10.1111/1471-6402.t01-9-00115; (AN 11189091)

Risk and protective factors for juvenile eating disorders. By: Steiner, Hans; Kwan, Winnie; Shaffer, Tani Graham; Walker, Shetarra; Miller, Samantha; Sagar, Ashwini; Lock, James. European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 2003 Supplement 1, Vol. 12, pi38, 1p; (AN 9036540)

Gender Identity Disorder and Eating Disorders. By: Hepp, Urs; Milos, Gabriella. International Journal of Eating Disorders, Dec2002, Vol. 32 Issue 4, p473-478, 6p; (AN 8499439)

Differences Between Sexual Orientation Behavior Groups and Social Background, Quality of Life, and Health Behaviors. By: Horowitz, Stephen M.; Weis, David L.; Laflin, Molly T.. Journal of Sex Research, Aug2001, Vol. 38 Issue 3, p205-8, 14p; (AN 5785597)

Twenty Years of Public Health Research: Inclusion of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Populations. By: Boehmer, Ulrike. American Journal of Public Health, Jul2002, Vol. 92 Issue 7, p1125-1130, 6p; (AN 6912488)

Homosexuality as a Specific Risk Factor for Eating Disorders in Men. By: Russell, Christopher J.; Keel, Pamela K.. International Journal of Eating Disorders, Apr2002, Vol. 31 Issue 3, p300-306, 7p, 2 charts; (AN 6451034)

Exercise Status and Sexual Orientation as Moderators of Body Image Disturbance and Eating Disorders in Males. By: Boroughs, Michael; Thompson, J. Kevin. International Journal of Eating Disorders, Apr2002, Vol. 31 Issue 3, p307-311, 5p, 1 chart; (AN 6451035)

Attributions and Emotional Reactions to the Identity Disclosure ("Coming Out") of a Homosexual Child. By: Armesto, Jorge C.. Family Process, Summer2001, Vol. 40 Issue 2, p145, 17p, 7 charts; (AN 4766183)

Lesbian and Bisexual Women's Judgments of the Attractiveness of Different Body Types. By: Cohen, Adam B.; Tannenbaum, Ilana J.. Journal of Sex Research, Aug2001, Vol. 38 Issue 3, p226-232, 7p; (AN 5785615)

Presenting Problems among Treatment-Seeking Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Youth. By: Hart, Trevor A.; Heimberg, Richard G.. Journal of Clinical Psychology, May2001, Vol. 57 Issue 5, p615-627, 13p; (AN 4913310)

Treating the Bisexual Client. By: Dworkin, Sari H.. Journal of Clinical Psychology, May2001,Vol. 57 Issue 5, p671-680, 10p; (AN 4913314)

The effect of weight loss on body image in HIV-positive gay men. By: Tate, H.; George, R.. AIDS Care, Apr2001, Vol. 13 Issue 2, p163-169, 7p, 1 chart; DOI: 10.1080/09540120020027323; (AN 4318976)

Cultural Expectations of Muscularity in Men: The Evolution of Playgirl Centerfolds. By: Leit, Richard A.; Pope Jr., Harrison G.. International Journal of Eating Disorders, Jan2001, Vol. 29 Issue 1, p90-93, 4p; (AN 3992739)

Body Image Disturbance and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy with Gay Men. By: Kassel, Peter; Franko, Debra L.. Harvard Review of Psychiatry, Dec2000, Vol. 8 Issue 6, p307, 11p; (AN 10909793)

Looking Queer: Body Image and Identity in Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, and Transgender Communities (Book). By: Freske, Pamela J.; Irving, Lori M.. Eating Disorders, Summer99, Vol. 7 Issue 2, p167, 3p; (AN 6218646)

Lesbians, Bisexual Women, and Body Image: An Investigation of Gender Roles and Social Group Affilian. By: Ludwig, Maryanne R.; Brownell, Kelly D.. International Journal of Eating Disorders, Jan99, Vol. 25 Issue 1, p89-97, 9p, 1 chart; (AN 1480652)

Body Image and Sociocultural Norms. By: Bergeron, Sherry M.; Senn, Charlene Y.. Psychology of Women Quarterly, Sep98, Vol. 22 Issue 3, p385, 17p; (AN 1206410)

The influence of sexual orientation on body dissatisfaction in adult men and women. By: Beren, Susan E.; Hayden, Helen A.; Wilfley, Denise E.; Grilo, Carlos M.. International Journal of Eating Disorders, Sep96, Vol. 20 Issue 2, p135-141, 7p, 1 chart; (AN 538957)

Female gender dysphoria in context: Social problem or personal problem. By: Devor, Holly. Annual Review of Sex Research, 1996, Vol. 7, p44, 46p; (AN 9705250158)

Body shape ideals across gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, race, and age in... By: Epel, Elissa S.; Spanakos, Alexandra; Kasl-Godley, Julia; Brownell, Kelly D.. International Journal of Eating Disorders, Apr96, Vol. 19 Issue 3, p265-273, 9p, 2 charts; (AN 538949)

Sexual Orientation as a Factor in Risk for Binge Eating and Bulimia Nervosa: A Review. By:Heffernan, Karen. International Journal of Eating Disorders, Dec94, Vol. 16 Issue 4, p335-347, 13p; (AN 11947956)

A Comparison of Lesbians, Gay Men, and Heterosexuals on Weight and Restrained Eating. By: Brand, Pamela A.; Rothblum, Esther D.; Solomon, Laura J.. International Journal of Eating Disorders, Apr92, Vol. 11 Issue 3, p253-259, 7p; (AN 11935584)

Body Image Dissatisfaction and Disordered Eating in Lesbian College Students. By: Striegel-Moore, Ruth H.; Tucker, Naomi; Hsu, Jeanette. International Journal of Eating Disorders, Sep90, Vol. 9 Issue 5, p493-500, 8p; (AN 11986806)

Eating Attitudes in College Males. By: Franco, Kathleen S. N.; Tamburino, Marijo B.; Carroll, Brendan T.; Bernal, Guillermo A. A.. International Journal of Eating Disorders, Mar88, Vol. 7 Issue 2, p285-288, 4p; (AN 11963530)

The Prevalence of Bulimia among College Students. By: Zuckerman, Diana M.; Colby, Anne; Ware, Norma C.; Lazerson, Judith S.. American Journal of Public Health, Sep86, Vol. 76 Issue 9, p1135-1137, 3p; (AN 4685766)

BODY IMAGE AND PERSONALITY TRAITS OF MALE-TO-FEMALE TRANSSEXUALS AND HOMOSEXUALS. By: Bozkurt, Ali; Isikli, Hasmet; Demir, Fusun; Ozmenler, K. Nahit; Gulcat, Zeynep; Karlidere, Tunay; Aydin, Hamdullah. Social Behavior & Personality: An International Journal, 2006, Vol. 34 Issue 8, p927-937, 11p; (AN 21975341)

VULNERABILITY FACTORS AND PROCESSES LINKING SOCIOCULTURAL PRESSURES AND BODY DISSATISFACTION. By: Dittmar, Helga. Journal of Social & Clinical Psychology, Dec2005, Vol. 24 Issue 8, p1081-1087, 7p; (AN 19678855)

WHY HOMOSEXUALITY IS A RISK FACTOR FOR EATING DISORDERS IN MALES. By: Hospers, Harm J.; Jansen, Anita. Journal of Social & Clinical Psychology, Dec2005, Vol. 24 Issue 8, p1188-1201, 14p; (AN 19678860)

THE STATE OF BODY IMAGE RESEARCH IN CLINICAL AND SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY. By: Tiggeman, Marika. Journal of Social & Clinical Psychology, Dec2005, Vol. 24 Issue 8, p1202-1210, 9p; (AN 19678861)

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The survey can be found at GayCultureResearch.org Bibliography The following is a broad list of recent reseach in the field of eating disorders, gender, sexual-orientation and body image. While this may be of use to the general public, most of the following is written through an academic or treatment lens. All of these articles can be fully accessed in PDF form by going to a free research database, such as EBSCOHost, via your local public library website. Sexual Orientation and Eating Psychopathology: The Role of Masculinity and Femininity. By: Meyer, Caroline; Blissett, Jackie. International Journal of Eating Disorders, Apr2001, Vol. 29 Issue 3, p314-318, 5p, 1 chart; (AN 4268765) The Families of Man: Gay Male Intimacy and Kinship in a Global Metropolis. By: Stacey, Judith. Signs: Journal of Women in Culture & Society, Spring2005, Vol. 30 Issue 3, p1911-1935, 25p; (AN 16670732) Individual differences in male body-image: An examination of self-objectification in recreational body builders. By: Hallsworth, Lisa; Wade, Tracey; Tiggemann, Marika. British Journal of Health Psychology, Sep2005, Vol. 10 Issue 3, p453-465, 13p, 2 charts, 1 diagram; DOI: 10.1348/135910705X26966; (AN 18538500) Handbook of Affirmative Psychotherapy With Lesbians and Gay Men. By: Moore, Peter. Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, Oct2005, Vol. 50 Issue 12, p808-810, 3p, 1bw; (AN 18899690) A case-control study of family composition in anorexia nervosa. By: Eagles, John M.; Johnston, Maureen I.; Millar, Harry R.. International Journal of Eating Disorders, Jul2005, Vol. 38 Issue 1, p49-54, 6p; DOI: 10.1002/eat.20151; (AN 17534630) Ritualization and Reinforcement: Keys to Understanding Mixed Addiction Involving Sex and Drugs. By: Schneider, Jennifer P.; Sealy, John; Montgomery, Jes; Irons, Richard R.. Sexual Addiction & Compulsivity, Jun2005, Vol. 12 Issue 2/3, p121-148, 28p; DOI: 10.1080/10720160500203468; (AN 18303218) Food and Sex Addiction: Helping the Clinician Recognize and Treat the Interaction. By: Power, Cynthia A.. Sexual Addiction & Compulsivity, Jun2005, Vol. 12 Issue 2/3, p219-234, 16p; DOI: 10.1080/10720160500203773; (AN 18303219) Asian Gay Men's Bodies. By: Drummond, Murray J. N.. Journal of Men's Studies, Spring2005, Vol. 13 Issue 3, p291-300, 10p; (AN 16825096) Clinical challange Acting (to) Out: Approaching Homosexuality in a 15-Year-Old Boy with Anxiety and Depression. By: Jackson, Joseph; Telingator, Cynthia; Pleak, Richard; Pollack, William; Olds, Jacqueline. Harvard Review of Psychiatry, Jan/Feb2005, Vol. 13 Issue 1, p43-53, 11p; DOI: 10.1080/10673220590923173; (AN 16607203) UNRAVELING THE DESTRUCTIVE MYTHS OF ADOLESCENT SEXUALITY. By: Logsdon-Conradsen, Susan. Psychology of Women Quarterly, Dec2003, Vol. 27 Issue 4, p351, 2p; DOI: 10.1111/1471-6402.t01-6-00115; (AN 11189094) A PANORAMIC VIEW OF BODY IMAGES. By: Salvato, Lisa. Psychology of Women Quarterly, Dec2003, Vol. 27 Issue 4, p354, 2p; DOI: 10.1111/1471-6402.t01-9-00115; (AN 11189091) Risk and protective factors for juvenile eating disorders. By: Steiner, Hans; Kwan, Winnie; Shaffer, Tani Graham; Walker, Shetarra; Miller, Samantha; Sagar, Ashwini; Lock, James. European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 2003 Supplement 1, Vol. 12, pi38, 1p; (AN 9036540) Gender Identity Disorder and Eating Disorders. By: Hepp, Urs; Milos, Gabriella. International Journal of Eating Disorders, Dec2002, Vol. 32 Issue 4, p473-478, 6p; (AN 8499439) Differences Between Sexual Orientation Behavior Groups and Social Background, Quality of Life, and Health Behaviors. By: Horowitz, Stephen M.; Weis, David L.; Laflin, Molly T.. Journal of Sex Research, Aug2001, Vol. 38 Issue 3, p205-8, 14p; (AN 5785597) Twenty Years of Public Health Research: Inclusion of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Populations. By: Boehmer, Ulrike. American Journal of Public Health, Jul2002, Vol. 92 Issue 7, p1125-1130, 6p; (AN 6912488) Homosexuality as a Specific Risk Factor for Eating Disorders in Men. By: Russell, Christopher J.; Keel, Pamela K.. International Journal of Eating Disorders, Apr2002, Vol. 31 Issue 3, p300-306, 7p, 2 charts; (AN 6451034) Exercise Status and Sexual Orientation as Moderators of Body Image Disturbance and Eating Disorders in Males. By: Boroughs, Michael; Thompson, J. Kevin. International Journal of Eating Disorders, Apr2002, Vol. 31 Issue 3, p307-311, 5p, 1 chart; (AN 6451035) Attributions and Emotional Reactions to the Identity Disclosure ("Coming Out") of a Homosexual Child. By: Armesto, Jorge C.. Family Process, Summer2001, Vol. 40 Issue 2, p145, 17p, 7 charts; (AN 4766183) Lesbian and Bisexual Women's Judgments of the Attractiveness of Different Body Types. By: Cohen, Adam B.; Tannenbaum, Ilana J.. Journal of Sex Research, Aug2001, Vol. 38 Issue 3, p226-232, 7p; (AN 5785615) Presenting Problems among Treatment-Seeking Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Youth. By: Hart, Trevor A.; Heimberg, Richard G.. Journal of Clinical Psychology, May2001, Vol. 57 Issue 5, p615-627, 13p; (AN 4913310) Treating the Bisexual Client. By: Dworkin, Sari H.. Journal of Clinical Psychology, May2001,Vol. 57 Issue 5, p671-680, 10p; (AN 4913314) The effect of weight loss on body image in HIV-positive gay men. By: Tate, H.; George, R.. AIDS Care, Apr2001, Vol. 13 Issue 2, p163-169, 7p, 1 chart; DOI: 10.1080/09540120020027323; (AN 4318976) Cultural Expectations of Muscularity in Men: The Evolution of Playgirl Centerfolds. By: Leit, Richard A.; Pope Jr., Harrison G.. International Journal of Eating Disorders, Jan2001, Vol. 29 Issue 1, p90-93, 4p; (AN 3992739) Body Image Disturbance and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy with Gay Men. By: Kassel, Peter; Franko, Debra L.. Harvard Review of Psychiatry, Dec2000, Vol. 8 Issue 6, p307, 11p; (AN 10909793) Looking Queer: Body Image and Identity in Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, and Transgender Communities (Book). By: Freske, Pamela J.; Irving, Lori M.. Eating Disorders, Summer99, Vol. 7 Issue 2, p167, 3p; (AN 6218646) Lesbians, Bisexual Women, and Body Image: An Investigation of Gender Roles and Social Group Affilian. By: Ludwig, Maryanne R.; Brownell, Kelly D.. International Journal of Eating Disorders, Jan99, Vol. 25 Issue 1, p89-97, 9p, 1 chart; (AN 1480652) Body Image and Sociocultural Norms. By: Bergeron, Sherry M.; Senn, Charlene Y.. Psychology of Women Quarterly, Sep98, Vol. 22 Issue 3, p385, 17p; (AN 1206410) The influence of sexual orientation on body dissatisfaction in adult men and women. By: Beren, Susan E.; Hayden, Helen A.; Wilfley, Denise E.; Grilo, Carlos M.. International Journal of Eating Disorders, Sep96, Vol. 20 Issue 2, p135-141, 7p, 1 chart; (AN 538957) Female gender dysphoria in context: Social problem or personal problem. By: Devor, Holly. Annual Review of Sex Research, 1996, Vol. 7, p44, 46p; (AN 9705250158) Body shape ideals across gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, race, and age in... By: Epel, Elissa S.; Spanakos, Alexandra; Kasl-Godley, Julia; Brownell, Kelly D.. International Journal of Eating Disorders, Apr96, Vol. 19 Issue 3, p265-273, 9p, 2 charts; (AN 538949) Sexual Orientation as a Factor in Risk for Binge Eating and Bulimia Nervosa: A Review. By:Heffernan, Karen. International Journal of Eating Disorders, Dec94, Vol. 16 Issue 4, p335-347, 13p; (AN 11947956) A Comparison of Lesbians, Gay Men, and Heterosexuals on Weight and Restrained Eating. By: Brand, Pamela A.; Rothblum, Esther D.; Solomon, Laura J.. International Journal of Eating Disorders, Apr92, Vol. 11 Issue 3, p253-259, 7p; (AN 11935584) Body Image Dissatisfaction and Disordered Eating in Lesbian College Students. By: Striegel-Moore, Ruth H.; Tucker, Naomi; Hsu, Jeanette. International Journal of Eating Disorders, Sep90, Vol. 9 Issue 5, p493-500, 8p; (AN 11986806) Eating Attitudes in College Males. By: Franco, Kathleen S. N.; Tamburino, Marijo B.; Carroll, Brendan T.; Bernal, Guillermo A. A.. International Journal of Eating Disorders, Mar88, Vol. 7 Issue 2, p285-288, 4p; (AN 11963530) The Prevalence of Bulimia among College Students. By: Zuckerman, Diana M.; Colby, Anne; Ware, Norma C.; Lazerson, Judith S.. American Journal of Public Health, Sep86, Vol. 76 Issue 9, p1135-1137, 3p; (AN 4685766) BODY IMAGE AND PERSONALITY TRAITS OF MALE-TO-FEMALE TRANSSEXUALS AND HOMOSEXUALS. By: Bozkurt, Ali; Isikli, Hasmet; Demir, Fusun; Ozmenler, K. Nahit; Gulcat, Zeynep; Karlidere, Tunay; Aydin, Hamdullah. Social Behavior & Personality: An International Journal, 2006, Vol. 34 Issue 8, p927-937, 11p; (AN 21975341) VULNERABILITY FACTORS AND PROCESSES LINKING SOCIOCULTURAL PRESSURES AND BODY DISSATISFACTION. By: Dittmar, Helga. Journal of Social & Clinical Psychology, Dec2005, Vol. 24 Issue 8, p1081-1087, 7p; (AN 19678855) WHY HOMOSEXUALITY IS A RISK FACTOR FOR EATING DISORDERS IN MALES. By: Hospers, Harm J.; Jansen, Anita. Journal of Social & Clinical Psychology, Dec2005, Vol. 24 Issue 8, p1188-1201, 14p; (AN 19678860) THE STATE OF BODY IMAGE RESEARCH IN CLINICAL AND SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY. By: Tiggeman, Marika. Journal of Social & Clinical Psychology, Dec2005, Vol. 24 Issue 8, p1202-1210, 9p; (AN 19678861) Copyright © 2005 Blah Blah Blah Productions