Family systems, offspring and eating disorders: Can perfectionism close the gaps?

Abstract

Research on the etiology and risk factors of Eating Disorders (ED) combines several dimensions in complex interactions. Classical and more modern theoretical approaches are consistent in acknowledging a web of cultural, family and neurobiological aspects, at both inter and intrapersonal levels. Although such approaches have contributed to a deeper comprehension in this domain, a robust conceptual framework that fully integrates all the different elements is still lacking.