Moral emotions in motion: a cross-sectional study of shame, guilt, and disordered eating in UK university athletes

These findings suggest that involvement in weight-sensitive sports and high levels of shame and guilt are key risk factors for EPS in young adult athletes. Conversely, participation in non-weight-sensitive sports appears to serve as a protective factor. This study underscores the urgent need for targeted interventions and increased awareness of subclinical eating pathology in this population.