Thesis

Testing an alternative model of eating disorder development

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  • University of Strathclyde
Date of award
  • 2012
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  • T13195
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Abstract
  • There is evidence to suggest that eating disorders are a more serious issue than is currently acknowledged by the greater psychological and scientific community. The purpose of this study was to emphasise the need for more effective interventions to address the symptoms and behaviours associated with the conditions, and to test a new theory of eating disorder development upon which, it is hoped, more successful interventions may be developed upon in the future. The model was tested on a sample of 121 individuals who had a professional diagnosis of an eating disorder, or believed they had one of the conditions, and 92 typical individuals. Participants were asked to respond to measures of perfectionism, self-esteem, negative life events experienced, defeat, entrapment and attributional style. Some evidence was found to suggest that the factors proposed in the model may be involved in the development of the conditions. However, a series of hierarchical regressions showed that only some of these factors interacted in the manner which was proposed by the model. There was evidence to suggest that a number of methodological issues may have influenced the results and so it was concluded that, if these methodological issues can be addressed, the model should be re-tested in the future.
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  • Strathclyde theses - ask staff. Thesis no. : T19195
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  • 2012
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  • 947611

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