The Central Role of Positive Embodiment In Body Image and Eating Disorder Symptomatology In Women: A Network Approach

Barcelona, Spain · May 2026

Posters · Mental Health in Focus: Symptoms, Support & Intervention

Marta Miragall
CIBER of Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition (CIBEROBN), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid
Marta Miragall
University of Valencia
Gisela Fandos
University of Valencia
Diana Burychka
CIBER of Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition (CIBEROBN), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid
Diana Burychka
University of Valencia
Lorena Desdentado
CIBER of Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition (CIBEROBN), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid
Lorena Desdentado
University of Valencia
Rocío Herrero
CIBER of Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition (CIBEROBN), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid
Rocío Herrero
University Jaume I
Rosa Banos
CIBER of Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition (CIBEROBN), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid
Rosa Banos
University of Valencia

Abstract

This cross-sectional study examined relationships among body image and positive embodiment to identify factors buffering against eating-disorder symptoms in 395 women. A network analytic model showed that positive embodiment was the most central variable, linking positive and negative body image dimensions. Fostering positive embodiment may reduce vulnerability to eating-disorder psychopathology.

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The Central Role of Positive Embodiment In Body Image and Eating Disorder Symptomatology In Women: A Network Approach

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