Five Decades of Eating Disorder Research: A Bibliometric Analysis of Publication Trends, Research Themes, and the Relationship Between Public and Academic Attention (1975–2024)

The findings highlight the sustained growth of research output, the persistence of core thematic areas, and the divergence between public engagement and academic attention. By examining trends from past to present, this study provides a basis for understanding research developments and their implications for future directions in eating disorder research.