Eating Disorders And Behaviors

15 researchers across 3 institutions

15 Researchers
3 Institutions
0 Grant PIs
0 High Impact

Research in eating disorders and behaviors investigates the complex interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors contributing to conditions such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. Studies examine the development, maintenance, and treatment of these disorders, employing diverse methodologies including clinical trials, epidemiological surveys, neuroimaging, and qualitative analyses. Areas of focus include understanding risk factors, developing effective interventions, and exploring the impact of these conditions across different age groups and cultural contexts.

This research holds particular relevance for Arkansas by addressing public health challenges and informing strategies for prevention and early intervention. Understanding the prevalence and specific needs of diverse populations within the state can lead to more targeted support services. Furthermore, research into the economic and social impacts of eating disorders can inform policy decisions and resource allocation for mental health care across Arkansas.

This field draws upon expertise from health disparities, behavioral and psychological studies, child and adolescent health, and public health. Engagement spans multiple institutions within Arkansas, fostering a collaborative environment for addressing these critical health issues.

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Top Researchers

Name Institution h-index Citations Career Stage Badges
Nancy C. Raymond UAMS 37 5,265
Zach J. Gray University of Arkansas 5 108 Graduate Student
Margaret A. Hance Arkansas State University 3 89 Faculty
Jacob Filipek UAMS 3 10 Faculty
Lauren Bunch UAMS 3 100 Faculty
Charalene Fisher UAMS 2 8 Faculty
Sam Austin University of Arkansas 2 30
Lauren Brockman University of Arkansas 1 18
Meaghan Tipton University of Arkansas 1 2
BL Rochelle UAMS 1 1
O Kas-Osoka UAMS 1 1
K Curran UAMS 1 1
Grace P Carroum University of Arkansas 0 0
Elizabeth Files University of Arkansas 0 0
Gavin Canard University of Arkansas 0 0
Health Disparities And Outcomes 9 Behavioral And Psychological Studies 8 Child And Adolescent Health 6 Retrospective Studies 5 Mental Health Research Topics 4 Sars-Cov-2 And Covid-19 Research 3 Medical Case Studies 3 Diet And Metabolism Studies 3 Public Health Research 3 Social And Intergroup Psychology 2 Racial And Ethnic Identity Research 2 Medical Case Reports 2 Microbial Infections And Disease Research 2 Decision-Making And Behavioral Economics 2 Muscle Physiology And Disorders 2

Strategic Outlook

Global signals from OpenAlex for this research area: where the field is growing, how concentrated leadership is, and where Arkansas sits relative to the world's top-100 institutions. Descriptive only — surfaced as input to the conversation about where to place bets, not a recommendation. Signal confidence: LOW

Global trajectory
8,982 works in 2026
+1.4% CAGR 2018–2026
Leadership concentration
4.9% held by global top 5 institutions
Fragmented HHI 18
Arkansas position
Arkansas not in global top 100
No AR institution among the top-100 contributors to this topic over the 2018–2026 window.

Top US institutions in this area

  1. 1 Harvard University 2,106
  2. 2 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1,808
  3. 3 University of Minnesota 1,633
  4. 4 Yale University 1,506
  5. 5 Stanford University 1,374

Cross-Institution Connections

Researchers at different institutions with overlapping expertise in Eating Disorders And Behaviors.

Margaret A. Hance Arkansas State University
45%
Meaghan Tipton University of Arkansas
Zach J. Gray University of Arkansas
43%
Margaret A. Hance Arkansas State University
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