Gender identity

Thomas, Kai ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7584-2881 2026. Gender identity. Fox, John and Williams, Marc, eds. Feeding the Self: Identity and Recovery in Anorexia Nervosa, London: Routledge, pp. 146-168. (10.4324/9781003468189-12)

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Abstract

This chapter examines anorexia nervosa (AN) in transgender and nonbinary people, reviewing prevalence, risk factors, and theoretical models. It highlights how disordered eating may function to suppress secondary sex characteristics, achieve androgyny, or align the body with gender identity, but also notes that AN is not always directly linked to gender dysphoria. The chapter explores minority stress, stigma, and intersectionality as key influences on risk, and considers resilience factors such as social support and gender-affirming care. Clinical implications are discussed, emphasising the need for inclusive, gender-affirmative, and identity-informed treatment approaches.

Item Type:	Book Section
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Schools > Psychology
Publisher:	Routledge
ISBN:	9781032742137
Last Modified:	24 Aug 2026 09:01
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/189114

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