scholarly journals Extending the evidence base for eating disorders prevention: the impact of a dissonance-based intervention on positive body image, intuitive eating and self-objectification

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (S1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Phillippa C Diedrichs ◽  
Emma Halliwell ◽  
Nicole Paraskeva
Keyword(s):  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Intuitive Eating ◽  
Positive Body Image ◽  
Self Objectification ◽  
The Impact

Mindfulness Training to Facilitate Positive Body Image and Embodiment

2019 ◽  
pp. 312-324
Author(s):  
Melissa J. Atkinson ◽  
Tracey D. Wade
Keyword(s):  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Disordered Eating ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Mindfulness Training ◽  
Intuitive Eating ◽  
Present Moment ◽  
Positive Body Image ◽  
Intervention Content ◽  
Negative Impacts

Mindfulness—the nonjudgmental awareness and acceptance of present moment experience—is cultivated through formal and informal experiential exercises and has received support as an effective intervention approach across multiple disorders. The efficacy of mindfulness for body image and disordered eating is less well researched. This chapter outlines a theoretical framework for the application of mindfulness in this context, provides examples of intervention content, and reviews existing evidence related to the use of mindfulness training to enhance body image and prevent eating disorders in both clinical and nonclinical samples. Overall, research indicates mindfulness is a worthwhile approach but should be carefully considered among those with clinical eating disorders due to the potential for negative impacts. Further research using rigorous methodology is required to establish stronger and broader support for intervention effects and to explore mindfulness with regard to additional aspects of positive body image, embodiment, and intuitive eating.

Development and validation of the Physical Activity Body Experiences Questionnaire

2019 ◽  
Vol 83 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessie E. Menzel ◽  
J. Kevin Thompson ◽  
Michael P. Levine
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Disordered Eating ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Body Awareness ◽  
Positive Body Image ◽  
Body Experiences ◽  
Two Samples ◽  
Self Objectification

Embodiment is defined as a state in which one experiences one's physical body as an essential aspect of one's lived experiences, a potential protective factor against body image and eating disturbance. The Physical Activity Body Experiences Questionnaire (PABEQ) was rationally derived as a measure of embodiment based on focus groups, literature reviews, and expert review. The PABEQ and measures of body image, self-objectification, and disordered eating were administered to two samples randomly selected from a pool of 606 female undergraduate students at least 18 years of age and a third test–retest sample of 58 female undergraduates. Exploratory factor analyses and reliability estimates supported a two-factor scale: Mind-Body Connection and Body Acceptance. Results indicated the utility of the subscales in predicting body awareness, body responsiveness, positive body image, body satisfaction, self-objectification, disordered eating, and positive body image.

How Well Does Exposure Therapy Work for Eating Disorders?

2019 ◽  
pp. 45-54
Author(s):  
Carolyn Black Becker ◽  
Nicholas R. Farrell ◽  
Glenn Waller
Keyword(s):  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Strong Evidence ◽  
Exposure Therapy ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Treatment Protocols ◽  
Missing Element

This chapter provides an overview of the current evidence supporting the use of exposure therapy for eating disorders. Although further research is needed (because the existing research base is relatively small compared to large exposure literature for anxiety disorders), exposure is an effective approach for addressing key transdiagnostic features in eating disorders, including eating-related fear and avoidance, body image anxiety, compulsive body checking and avoidance, and binge-eating and purging behaviors. Results are drawn from a range of study types, from single case studies to large, methodically rigorous controlled trials. Importantly, several of the studies reviewed in this chapter showed that exposure was helpful for patients who had been previously unable to derive benefit from viable alternative treatments. Thus, exposure may offer a critical “missing element” in treatment protocols that have a reasonably strong evidence base and yet leave room for improvement in outcomes.

scholarly journals Modesty, Objectification, and Disordered Eating Patterns: A Comparative Study between Veiled and Unveiled Muslim Women Residing in Kuwait

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-47
Author(s):  
Naif Al-Mutawa ◽  
Susannah-Joy Schuilenberg ◽  
Rumia Justine ◽  
Sarah Kulsoom Taher
Keyword(s):  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Eating Disorder ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Muslim Women ◽  
The Self ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
Self Objectification ◽  
Disordered Eating Patterns ◽  
The Impact

Background: The common thread running through all forms of sexual objectification is the experience of being treated as a body (or collection of body parts) valued predominantly for its use to (or consumption by) others. If girls and women adopt a peculiar view of the self, an effect called self-objectification, this may contribute to depression, sexual dysfunction, and eating disorders. The objective of this study is to investigate the impact of modesty (in terms of veiling, i.e., hijab) on objectification, by others and by the self, body image, and behaviors indicative of eating disturbance in veiled and unveiled Muslim women in Kuwait. Methods: This is a community-based, cross-sectional study conducted through an online survey. The respondents were females living in Kuwait. Results: Unveiled women experienced more objectification by others than veiled women. There were no significant differences found between veiled and unveiled women in self-objectification and eating disorder symptomatology. There is a significant negative relationship between modesty of clothing and objectification by others. No significant relationship was found between modesty of clothing and the self-objectification and eating disorder scales. For the objectification by others scale, data show that there is a positive relationship between this scale and eating disorders. Eating disorders were found to have a negative relationship with self-objectification. Conclusion: The results of the study are significant as they clearly demonstrate a weak negative relationship between clothing preferences/affiliations and eating disorders.

The Impact of Different Forms of #fitspiration Imagery on Body Image, Mood, and Self-Objectification among Young Women

Sex Roles ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 78 (11-12) ◽  
pp. 789-798 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivanka Prichard ◽  
Annabel C. McLachlan ◽  
Tiffany Lavis ◽  
Marika Tiggemann
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Self Objectification ◽  
The Impact

Bulimia Nervosa and Acne May be Related: A Case Report*

1992 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Madhulika A. Gupta ◽  
Aditya K. Gupta ◽  
Charles N. Ellis ◽  
John J. Voorhees
Keyword(s):  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Eating Disorder ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Sebaceous Gland ◽  
Eating Behaviour ◽  
Disorder Eating ◽  
Eating Disordered ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
The Impact

Acne is a very common, often cosmetically disfiguring, cutaneous condition of adolescence that is associated with increased sebaceous gland activity. We present the case of a patient with bulimia who reported that the negative effect of acne on her appearance increased her body image concerns and exacerbated her eating disorder. Improvement of the acne was associated with a significant improvement in her eating disorder. Eating disordered patients may go on restrictive diets in order to control their acne since levels of androgens, which are one of the primary stimulants of sebaceous gland activity, are lower in starvation. As a significant number of adolescents with eating disorders also develop acne, it is important for the clinician to be aware of this previously unreported association between acne and eating disorders, and to evaluate the impact of acne upon the patient's body image and eating behaviour.

scholarly journals Factors Associated With Body Image Satisfaction Among Palestinian University Female Students, Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reem Abu Alwafa ◽  
Manal Badrasawi
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Body Image ◽  
University Students ◽  
Body Satisfaction ◽  
Social Pressure ◽  
Early Screening ◽  
Body Image Satisfaction ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Eating disorders and body dysmorphic disorder are linked to poor body image. People with these diseases commonly lack the ability to objectively assess body shape, size, or attractiveness. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between body image, eating disorders, lifestyle, social pressure, and social media engagements in female university students in Palestine. Method: A sample of 905 female undergraduate students from Palestinian universities was included in the study. Arabic validated Body Appreciation Scale (BAS-2) was used to measure body satisfaction. Early screening of eating disorders was conducted using the Arabic validated A-SCOFF tool. One-way ANOVA, independent t-test, Chi-square, Spearman rho correlation test, and simple linear regression tests were used to evaluate the relationships between study variables. Results The sample had a high level of body image satisfaction, with a mean score of 4.22 ± 0.74. It was found that eating disorders (p < .001), higher BMI (p < .001), following models or celebrities on social media (p < .01), following models or celebrities nutritional advice (p < .05), family and friends pressure (p < .001), dieting (p < .001), and daily phone hours (p < .01) were associated with lower body satisfaction. While physical activity (p < .05) was associated with higher body satisfaction. Conclusion Body image among female university students is influenced by lifestyle, social pressure, and social media. To promote awareness about the impact of these variables on body dissatisfaction, which can lead to eating disorders, educational and supporting programs must be undertaken.

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