Eating Disorders

Cook-Cottone, Catherine; Jones, Lakaii A.; Haugli, Sara

doi: 10.1080/10640266.2010.511894pmid: 20865591

The purpose of this study was to examine ethnic differences in primary prevention programs for eating disorders in young girls. In order to address the dearth of research in this area, this study examined the comparative response to an eating disorder prevention program on fifth-grade minority and White females. Pre- and post-test data were collected from 10 groups participating in the prevention program for a total of 50 girls. Minority participants and White participants were then matched based on Body Mass Index (BMI) and socioeconomic status in order to examine ethnic differences in group effectiveness. Findings indicated that minority and White participants were equally responsive to the prevention program.

Rance, Nicola M.; Moller, Naomi P.; Douglas, Barbara A.

doi: 10.1080/10640266.2010.511901pmid: 20865592

Debate exists in the eating disorders field about the fitness to practise of counsellors with eating disorder histories (Johnston, Smethurst & Gowers, 2005). Yet despite widespread acknowledgement of the demanding nature of eating disorder counselling in general (Zerbe, 2008), almost no research exists about the actual experiences of recovered eating disorder counsellors in particular. Using semi-structured interviews this study aimed to address the research gap by investigating the experiences of 7 counsellors with eating disorder histories. Particular emphasis was given to their beliefs about the impact of their work on their own body image, weight and relationship with food. Results derived from an Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis suggested that the counsellors' experienced their eating disorder history as a double-edged sword that led them to engage in a number of self-presentational activities. Implications of these findings for the eating disorders field are discussed.

Juarascio, Adrienne S.; Shoaib, Amber; Timko, C. Alix

doi: 10.1080/10640266.2010.511918pmid: 20865593

The purpose of this study was to assess the number of pro-ana groups on social networking sites and to analyze their content. A general inductive approach was used to analyze the content. Two main themes emerged from the content analysis: social support and eating disorder specific content. Themes were similar across all groups; however, a linguistic analysis indicated differences between groups on the two different networking sites. There was an absence of content typically found on Internet sites. Pro-ana groups on social networking sites are focused on social interactions, and lack eating disorder specific content found on Internet sites.

Clyne, Courtney; Latner, Janet D.; Gleaves, David H.; Blampied, Neville M.

doi: 10.1080/10640266.2010.511930pmid: 20865594

The link between negative affect and binge eating in those with binge eating disorder (BED) has been well established. The present study examined the efficacy of a treatment for BED designed to increase recognition and regulation of negative emotion, replicating and extending a previous investigation (Clyne, C., & Blampied, N.M. [2004]. Training in emotion regulation as a treatment for binge eating: A preliminary study. Behaviour Change, 21, 269–281) by including a control group, a larger number of participants, and formal diagnoses rather than classifying binge eating symptomatology from self-report questionnaires. Twenty-three women diagnosed with subthreshold or full syndrome BED (using the Eating Disorders Examination) participated in a treatment program that focused on increasing emotional regulation skills. Each participant completed the Eating Disorders Examination Questionnaire, the Binge Eating Scale, the Emotional Eating Scale, and completed self-monitoring records of binge episodes. Binge abstinence rates following treatment (post-treatment and 1 year follow-up were 78% and 87% respectively) were comparable to other empirically supported treatments for BED. Other positive changes in eating and general pathology were observed. These effects were well-maintained up to 1 year later.

Knight, Tess; Latner, Janet D.; Illingworth, Kaye

doi: 10.1080/10640266.2010.511932pmid: 20865595

Identifying the barriers to achieving an appropriate body size is important for health. This study investigated young adults' tolerance of excess weight in other adults. Participants were 172 students (65 male, 107 female) with a mean age of 22.24 years (SD = 1.61). Half the participants resided in Australia, and half in Hawaii. Students from both countries were found to be tolerant of body sizes larger than those recommended for good health. These results help inform our understanding of the factors that may influence weight gain, and have important implications for the worldwide obesity problem and related health issues.

Keitel, Merle A.; Parisi, Melinda; Whitney, Jessica L.; Stack, Lauren F.

doi: 10.1080/10640266.2010.511937pmid: 20865596

Rabinor, Judith Ruskay

doi: 10.1080/10640266.2010.520008pmid: 20865597

Establishing the trust needed for deep affect work requires that the therapist's sense of self be engaged … the patient cannot be expected to rapidly open up to a therapist who remains hidden and shielded. The emotional atmosphere should be one in which the patient feels safe and the therapist brave. The patient's sense of safety within the therapeutic relationship is enhanced in part by the therapist's risk taking. (Fosha, 2000, p. 213)

Mickley, Diane

doi: 10.1080/10640266.2010.511940pmid: N/A

Hildebrandt, Tom

doi: 10.1080/10640266.2010.511944pmid: N/A