SynthesisEuropean eating disorders review : the journal of the Eating Disorders Association2021
A systematic review of network analysis studies in eating disorders: Is time to broaden the core psychopathology to non specific symptoms.
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77 citing papers in PubMed, 6 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
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- A Combined Network Analysis for Orthorexia Nervosa, Obsessive Compulsive, and Eating Disorder Symptoms.Nutrients · 2026Article
- Beyond diagnosis: a network approach to the emotional and control processes involved in the binge eating spectrum disorders.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Emotion regulation and body image across the eating disorder symptom severity spectrum: a comparative analysis of young and middle-aged women.Journal of eating disorders · 2026Article
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Abstract
objectiveNetwork theory considers mental disorders as the product of symptom interaction. A growing number of studies employing this methodology has been conducted in eating disorders (EDs). We aimed to review those studies to provide evidence and limitations for a novel conceptualisation of EDs.
methodsAccording to PRISMA guidelines and PICOS criteria, studies eligible for inclusion were those employing network analysis in people with a clinically defined diagnosis of ED. Twenty-five studies were included and were analysed in relation to diagnosis, comorbidity, and treatment outcome.
resultsDespite the central role of overvaluation of body shape and weight and cognitive restraint across ED diagnoses, ineffectiveness, interoceptive awareness and affective problems appear central symptoms. Ineffectiveness and interoceptive awareness emerge as bridge symptoms promoting comorbidity in people with anorexia nervosa and in mixed ED samples. Although few studies assessed treatment outcome, there is evidence supporting the predictive role of central network nodes.
conclusionsIneffectiveness, interoceptive ability and affective problems may be included in the core ED psychopathology, in addition to ED-specific symptoms. Network analysis is a promising method to reconceptualize comorbidity. Future studies are recommended to include general psychopathology in ED networks, to assess connections with the external field and clinical meaning of network connectivity.
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