scholarly journals Psychopathological Symptoms and Well-Being in Overweight and Underweight Adolescents: A Network Analysis

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 4096
Author(s):  
Michael Zeiler ◽  
Julia Philipp ◽  
Stefanie Truttmann ◽  
Karin Waldherr ◽  
Gudrun Wagner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Eating Disorder ◽  
Network Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Attention Problems ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Eating Disorder Risk ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Withdrawn Behavior ◽  
Overweight Adolescents ◽  
Disorder Risk

Overweight and underweight adolescents have an increased risk of psychological problems and reduced quality of life. We used a network analysis approach on a variety of psychopathology and well-being variables to identify central factors in these populations. The network analysis was conducted on data of 344 overweight adolescents (>90th BMI-percentile) and 423 underweight adolescents (<10th BMI-percentile) drawn from a large community sample (10–19 years) including behavioral and emotional problems (Youth Self-Report), eating disorder risk (SCOFF) and well-being variables (KIDSCREEN). Additionally, psychopathology and well-being scores of overweight and underweight individuals were compared with 1.560 normal weight adolescents. Compared to their normal weight peers, overweight adolescents showed elevated psychopathology and eating disorder risk as well as reduced well-being. Underweight adolescents reported increased levels of internalizing problems but no increased eating disorder risk or reduced well-being. The network analysis revealed that anxious/depressed mood and attention problems were the most central and interconnected nodes for both overweight and underweight subsamples. Among underweight individuals, social problems and socially withdrawn behavior additionally functioned as a bridge between other nodes in the network. The results support psychological interventions focusing on improving mood, coping with negative emotions and tackling inner tension.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Eating Disorder Risk and Body Image Dissatisfaction among ROTC Cadets

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (21) ◽  
pp. 8137
Author(s):  
Allison Smith ◽  
Dawn Emerson ◽  
Zachary Winkelmann ◽  
Devin Potter ◽  
Toni Torres-McGehee
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Eating Disorder ◽  
Body Image Dissatisfaction ◽  
Eating Attitudes ◽  
Eating Disorder Risk ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Modifiable Factors ◽  
Rotc Cadets ◽  
Eat 26 ◽  
Disorder Risk

Injury risk is multifactorial including non-modifiable and modifiable factors such as nutrition and mental health. The purpose of this study was to estimate eating disorder risk and body image (BI) dissatisfaction among Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) cadets. A total of 102 (male: n = 75, female: n = 27; age: 20 ± 2 years) ROTC cadets self-reported height, current and ideal weight, and completed the Eating Attitudes Test-26 (EAT-26) and self-perceived BI current and perceived sex-specific figural stimuli. The overall eating disorder risk for ROTC cadets was 32.4%. No significant differences were found when comparing sex, ethnicity, or military branch. Overall risk of pathogenic behaviors included 11.8% who reported binge eating; 8.8% who used laxatives, diuretics, or diet pills; 8.8% who exercised for >60 min to control their weight; and 8.8% who lost 9.1 kg or more within the last 6 months. We identified significant interactions (p ≤ 0.01) between sex of the solider, overall perceptions of male and female soldiers, and BI self-perceptions. The ROTC cadets in this study displayed eating disorder risk and BI dissatisfaction, which is concerning for tactical readiness, long-term behavioral health issues, and injury from pathogenic behaviors. Education and quality healthcare are necessary to mitigate the increased risk of eating and BI dissatisfaction within this population.

scholarly journals Mental Health Links With Eating Disorder Risk and Weight Related Concerns in First Semester College Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 199-199
Author(s):  
Zhiping Yu ◽  
Paul Fuglestad ◽  
Madisen Reasonover
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
College Students ◽  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Eating Disorder ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Food Addiction ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Eating Disorder Risk ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Disorder Risk

Abstract Objectives Both mental health and eating disorders are increasing health concerns for college students. This study aimed to examine associative links between psychological distress, eating disorder risk, food addiction, and weight related concerns among first semester college students. Methods Freshman students 18 years or older in all majors in a southeastern university were invited to take an online survey. The measures included demographic characteristics, psychological behaviors and eating disorder risks. Pearson's correlation analysis was used to assess associations. Results Ninety-two students (79.3% female, 61.5% white) completed the survey. Psychological distress significantly correlated with higher eating disorder risk (stress r = 0.28, anxiety r = 0.28, depression r = 0.42; P's &lt; 0.01), higher food addiction symptom count (stress r = 0.30, anxiety r = 0.34, depression r = 0.44; P's &lt; 0.01), and lower weight related quality of life (stress r = −0.27, anxiety r = −0.38, depression r = −0.52; P's &lt; 0.01). Greater anxiety also significantly correlated with lower self-reported dream weights (r = −0.23, P &lt; 0.05) and happy weights (r = −0.23, P &lt; 0.05). Conclusions The findings suggest that the management of psychological well-being of college students is important for prevention and treatment of eating disorders and weight issues in this population. Funding Sources Brooks College of Health, University of North Florida.

Self-esteem, body shame and eating disorder risk in obese and normal weight adolescents: A mediation model

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
pp. 80-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mara Iannaccone ◽  
Francesca D'Olimpio ◽  
Stefania Cella ◽  
Paolo Cotrufo
Keyword(s):  
Eating Disorder ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Body Shame ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Mediation Model ◽  
Eating Disorder Risk ◽  
Disorder Risk

A longitudinal perspective of eating disorder risk in immigrant and Spanish native adolescents: The longitudinal up & down study.

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 590-597
Author(s):  
Laura Esteban-Gonzalo ◽  
Juan Luis González-Pascual ◽  
Verónica Cabanas-Sánchez ◽  
Rocío Izquierdo-Gómez ◽  
Oscar L. Veiga
Keyword(s):  
Eating Disorder ◽  
Eating Disorder Risk ◽  
Disorder Risk

scholarly journals A qualitative study on the multi-level process of resilience development for adults recovering from eating disorders

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Katie Grogan ◽  
Hannah O’Daly ◽  
Jessica Bramham ◽  
Mary Scriven ◽  
Caroline Maher ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Eating Disorder ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Fundamental Aspect ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Resilience Process ◽  
Multi Level ◽  
Level Process

Abstract Background Resilience research to date has been criticised for its consideration of resilience as a personal trait instead of a process, and for identifying individual factors related to resilience with no consideration of the ecological context. The overall aim of the current study was to explore the multi-level process through which adults recovering from EDs develop resilience, from the perspectives of clients and clinicians. The objective of this research was to outline the stages involved in the process of developing resilience, which might help to inform families and services in how best to support adults with EDs during their recovery. Method Thirty participants (15 clients; 15 clinicians) took part in semi-structured interviews, and responded to questions relating to factors associated with resilience. Using an inductive approach, data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. Results The overarching theme which described the process of developing resilience was ‘Bouncing back to being me’, which involved three stages: ‘Who am I without my ED?’, ‘My eating disorder does not define me’, and ‘I no longer need my eating disorder’. Twenty sub-themes were identified as being involved in this resilience process, thirteen of which required multi-level involvement. Conclusion This qualitative study provided a multi-level resilience framework for adults recovering from eating disorders, that is based on the experiences of adults with eating disorders and their treating clinicians. This framework provided empirical evidence that resilience is an ecological process involving an interaction between internal and external factors occurring between adults with eating disorder and their most immediate environments (i.e. family and social). Plain English summary Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge-eating disorder demonstrate high rates of symptom persistence across time and poor prognosis for a significant proportion of individuals affected by these disorders, including health complications and increased risk of mortality. Many researchers have attempted to explore how to improve recovery outcomes for this population. Eating disorder experts have emphasised the need to focus not only on the weight indicators and eating behaviours that sustain the eating disorder during recovery, but also on the psychological well-being of the person recovering. One way to achieve this is to focus on resilience, which was identified as a fundamental aspect of eating disorder recovery in previous research. This study conceptualises resilience as a dynamic process that is influenced not only at a personal level but also through the environment in which the person lives. This study gathered data from adults with eating disorders and their treating clinicians, to devise a framework for resilience development for adults recovering from eating disorders. The paper discussed ways in which these findings and the framework identified can be easily implemented in clinical practice to facilitate a better understanding of eating disorder resilience and to enhance recovery outcomes.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of a peer-delivered dissonance-based program in reducing eating disorder risk factors in high school girls

2015 ◽  
Vol 48 (6) ◽  
pp. 779-784 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna C. Ciao ◽  
Janet D. Latner ◽  
Krista E. Brown ◽  
Daria S. Ebneter ◽  
Carolyn B. Becker
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
High School ◽  
Eating Disorder ◽  
Eating Disorder Risk ◽  
High School Girls ◽  
School Girls ◽  
Disorder Risk

Distributed and condensed versions of a cognitive dissonance programme: comparative effects on eating disorder risk factors and symptoms

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa Smith Kilpela ◽  
Lindsey B. DeBoer ◽  
Mary Clare Alley ◽  
Katherine Presnell ◽  
Julia West McGinley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Eating Disorder ◽  
Cognitive Dissonance ◽  
Eating Disorder Risk ◽  
Disorder Risk

Media Literacy Interventions to Facilitate Positive Body Image and Embodiment

2019 ◽  
pp. 374-384
Author(s):  
Simon Wilksch
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Eating Disorder ◽  
Media Literacy ◽  
Social Power ◽  
Developmental Theory ◽  
Eating Disorder Risk ◽  
Literacy Interventions ◽  
Positive Body Image ◽  
The Media ◽  
Disorder Risk

This chapter explores the media literacy approach to body image and eating disorder risk reduction through a positive body image and embodiment lens. While most media literacy research in the field to date has focused on reducing eating disorder risk factors, available evidence is discussed for how media literacy programs can impact the physical, mental, and social power domains relevant to the developmental theory of embodiment. The media literacy approach appears well suited to investigations of positive body image and embodiment. While media literacy primarily focuses on reducing the perceived importance of appearance and weight, the mechanism by which this is achieved needs further exploration where it is likely that such “positive” features play an important part.

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