The association between different types of childhood trauma and orthorexia nervosa: an observational study

These findings support the role of CT, particularly EA, in ON development. EA represents the most clinically relevant trauma type, suggesting therapeutic interventions should prioritize addressing emotional abuse. However, the modest variance explained indicates that future studies should investigate additional psychological factors (e.g., perfectionism, cognitive restraint, attachment) to gain comprehensive understanding of ON etiology. This exploratory study provides foundational knowledge for future research on CT's role in ON.