Exploring weight-related self-monitoring as a potential risk factor for eating disorder symptoms in adults - A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: Weight-related self-monitoring (WRSM), which involves the intentional tracking of body weight metrics, has been considered a potential risk factor for eating disorders. Therefore, the aim of this study was to systematically summarize the current state of the literature and to quantify the possible association between WRSM and eating disorder symptoms in adults.

Method: Preregistration was carried out using PROSPERO (ID CRD42022366133).