Symptoms predicting psychosocial impairment in bulimia nervosa

Eating and Weight Disorders : EWD
Paul E JenkinsAmy Luck

Abstract

The current study aimed to determine which particular eating disorder (ED) symptoms and related features, such as BMI and psychological distress, uniquely predict impairment in bulimia nervosa (BN). Two hundred and twenty-two adults with BN completed questionnaires assessing ED symptoms, general psychological distress, and psychosocial impairment. Regression analyses were used to determine predictors which account for variance in impairment. Four variables emerged as significant predictors of psychosocial impairment: concerns with eating; concerns with weight and shape; dietary restraint; and general psychological distress. Findings support previous work highlighting the importance of weight and shape concerns in determining ED-related impairment. Other ED symptoms, notably dietary restraint and concerns with eating, were also significant predictors as was psychological distress. Results suggest that cognitive aspects of EDs, in addition to psychological distress, may be more important determinants of impairment than behavioural symptoms, such as binge eating or purging.

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Dec 18, 2018·Journal of Behavioral Addictions·Jana StrahlerRudolf Stark
Oct 18, 2019·Eating and Weight Disorders : EWD·Anna LarsenVladislav Ruchkin
Nov 5, 2020·Eating and Weight Disorders : EWD·Paul E JenkinsCeridwen Morgan

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