scholarly journals The impact of COVID-19 lockdown on disordered eating behaviors: the mediation role of psychological distress

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sofia M. Ramalho ◽  
Ana Trovisqueira ◽  
Marta de Lourdes ◽  
Sónia Gonçalves ◽  
Inês Ribeiro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Disordered Eating ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Disordered Eating Behaviors ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals The Impact of COVID-19 Lockdown on Disordered Eating Behaviors in a Community Sample: The Mediation Role of Psychological Distress

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sofia Ramalho ◽  
Ana Trovisqueira ◽  
Marta de Lourdes ◽  
Sónia Gonçalves ◽  
Sílvia Félix ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Disordered Eating ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Depressive Symptomatology ◽  
Community Sample ◽  
Psychosocial Impact ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Disordered Eating Behaviors ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Objective: This study aims to explore associations between disordered eating behaviors in adults during the COVID-19 lockdown period, and the experienced psychosocial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, depressive symptomatology, anxiety/stress levels.Methods: This was a community-based cross-sectional study assessing 254 Portuguese adults (82.7% women; 35.82 ±11.82 years) one week after the end of the mandatory COVID-19 lockdown in Portugal. An online survey was conducted to evaluate psychological distress, disordered eating, and psychosocial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Pearson correlations and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) were performed.Results: Participants reported the presence of meal skipping (52.8%), grazing eating behavior (80.9%), overeating (81.0%), loss of control over eating (47.2%), and binge eating episodes (39.2%) during lockdown. Uncontrolled and emotional eating were significantly correlated with the psychosocial impact of COVID-19 pandemic, depression, anxiety, and stress levels. SEM analyses indicated that the relationship between experienced psychosocial impact of COVID-19 pandemic on disordered eating behaviors was mediated through psychological distress experienced (CMIN/DF= 1.499, CFI = .99, RMSEA = .045).Conclusions: The psychosocial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis may lead to disordered eating, and this relation may occur through the elevation of psychological distress. These findings inform about clinical targets for preventive interventions to promote disordered eating in a community sample during potential similar future situations.

Depression and disordered eating behaviors: The role of emotion regulation difficulties

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 95-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alice B. Prefit ◽  
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Aurora Szentagotai-Tătar ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Emotion Regulation ◽  
Disordered Eating ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Disordered Eating Behaviors

Cognitive Mapping: Its Use as an Assessment Tool for Disordered Eating

1999 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 63-72
Author(s):  
Kristin L. Wiginton ◽  
Deborah Rhea
Keyword(s):  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Disordered Eating ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Cognitive Mapping ◽  
Female Athletes ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Mental Representations ◽  
Disordered Eating Behaviors ◽  
Preventive Practices ◽  
The Impact

The incidence of eating disorders among female athletes continues to increase, presenting intervention challenges to athletic trainers. Additionally, a number of female athletes have disordered eating behaviors that do not yet constitute an eating disorder diagnosis, but have similar characteristics to those athletes diagonised with eating disorders. However, each athlete exhibits individual mental representations of disordered eating and the impact of those representations on important aspects of her life. The athletic trainer has the potential to offer comprehensive preventive education when all aspects of the athlete’s own understanding of disordered eating are assessed. Cognitive mapping is an assessment technique that can be used in addition to other preventive practices and can be useful in determining an athlete’s current mental representations of disordered eating.

scholarly journals Desire to Be Underweight: Exploratory Study on a Weight Loss App Community and User Perceptions of the Impact on Disordered Eating Behaviors

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (10) ◽  
pp. e150 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Victoria Eikey ◽  
Madhu C Reddy ◽  
Kayla M Booth ◽  
Lynette Kvasny ◽  
Johnna L Blair ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Disordered Eating ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Disordered Eating Behaviors ◽  
User Perceptions ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals The impact of COVID-19 on disordered eating behavior: a qualitative analysis of internet users’ response to the global pandemic (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara K Nutley ◽  
Alyssa M Falise ◽  
Rebecca Henderson ◽  
Vicky Apostolou ◽  
Carol A Mathews ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Disordered Eating ◽  
Eating Behavior ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Discussion Forums ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
Disordered Eating Behaviors ◽  
Disordered Eating Behavior ◽  
The Impact

BACKGROUND A growing body of evidence suggests a significant association between the COVID-19 pandemic and population mental health. Findings suggest that individuals with a lifetime history of disordered eating behavior may be negatively affected by COVID-19 related anxiety and prevention measures may disrupt daily functioning and limit access to treatment. Nevertheless, data describing the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on disordered eating behaviors are limited and most findings focus on individuals in treatment settings. OBJECTIVE To characterize the experiences of global Reddit users posting in eating disorder (ED)-related discussion forums, describing the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on overall mental health and disordered eating behavior. METHODS Data were collected from popular subreddits acknowledging EDs as their primary discussion topic. Unique discussion posts dated from January 1, 2020 to May 31, 2020 that referenced the COVID-19 pandemic were extracted and evaluated using inductive, thematic data analysis. RESULTS Six primary themes were identified: change in ED symptoms, change in exercise routine, impact of quarantine on daily life, emotional well-being, help-seeking behavior, and associated risks and health outcomes. The majority of users reported that the COVID-19 pandemic and associated public health prevention measures negatively impacted their psychiatric health and contributed to increased disordered eating behaviors. Feelings of isolation, frustration, and anxiety were common. Many individuals used Reddit forums to share personal experiences, seek advice, and offer shared accountability. CONCLUSIONS Reddit discussion forums have provided a therapeutic community for individuals to share experiences and provide support for peers with ED during a period of increased psychiatric distress. Future research is needed to assess the impact of COVID-19 on disordered eating behavior and to evaluate the role of social media discussion forums in mental health treatment, especially during periods of limited treatment access.

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