Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Eating Disorders: From Socio - psychological Roots to Cutting - edge Treatments and Future Prospects

Abstract

This study takes a multidisciplinary approach, drawing from sociology, psychology, and psychiatry to explore binge eating disorder (BED) and related eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. It highlights how the sociocultural ideal of thinness increases body image dissatisfaction, particularly in lower socioeconomic groups, leading to maladaptive eating behaviors like binge-eating episodes and purging. The study also examines the psychodynamic factors of BED, including neuroendocrine dysregulation, body image distortions, and compulsive dieting, which may serve as coping strategies for socioeconomic stress. Therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Integrative Cognitive-Affective Therapy (ICAT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are reviewed, alongside pharmacological treatments and emerging neuromodulatory techniques like Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). Despite these advances, the underlying mechanisms of BED remain unclear, necessitating further research in novel treatments and precision medicine. The paper emphasizes the potential of AI-driven algorithms and multimodal data fusion in improving diagnostics and individualized treatments, while stressing the importance of ethical frameworks for data security. These innovations promise significant advancements in managing eating disorders.