scholarly journals Characteristics measured by the Eating Disorder Inventory for children at risk and protective factors for disordered eating in adolescent girls

Author(s):  
Sanna Aila Gustafsson
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jekaterina Schneider ◽  
Georgina Pegram ◽  
Benjamin Gibson ◽  
Deborah Talamonti ◽  
Aline Tinoco ◽  
...  

Objectives. This review assessed the impact of COVID-19 and restrictions related to the pandemic (e.g., social distancing and lockdown) on body image, disordered eating, and eating disorder outcomes. Method. After registration on PROSPERO, a systematic search was conducted for papers published between 1 December 2019 and 1 August 2021, using the databases PsycINFO, PsycARTICLES, CINAHL Plus, AMED, MEDLINE, ERIC, EMBASE, Wiley, and ProQuest. Results. A final sample of 74 reports, describing 75 studies, was included, and data from qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods studies were synthesized using a convergent integrated approach. Four themes were generated: (1) disruptions due to COVID-19; (2) variability in the improvement or exacerbation of symptoms; (3) risk and protective factors; and (4) unique challenges for marginalized and underrepresented groups. Findings across studies showed variation in individuals’ responses to, and experiences of, the current pandemic. Discussion. There is large variability in how individuals respond to COVID-19 and limited research exploring the effect of the pandemic on body image, disordered eating, and eating disorder outcomes using longitudinal and experimental study designs. Based on the findings of this review, we recommend that individuals reduce time spent on social media, maintain contact with family and friends, make time for self-care, and keep daily routines. Additionally, researchers should target more diverse participant samples and conduct longitudinal research on risk and protective factors of COVID-19 and long-term outcomes. Finally, clinicians should consider adopting flexible treatment practices, taking into account COVID-19 restrictions, patient preferences, and unique participant needs.


2009 ◽  
Vol 194 (4) ◽  
pp. 375-376 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica H. Baker ◽  
Paul Lichtenstein ◽  
Kenneth S. Kendler

SummaryPrevious research has suggested that prenatal testosterone exposure masculinises disordered eating by comparing opposite- and same-gender twins. The objective of the current study is to replicate this finding using a sample of 439 identical and 213 fraternal females, 461 identical and 344 fraternal males, and 361 males and 371 females from opposite-gender twin pairs. Disordered eating was compared across twin types using the Eating Disorder Inventory–2. Inconsistent with previous findings, a main effect of co-twin gender was not found. Our results raise questions about the validity of prior evidence of the impact of prenatal testosterone exposure on patterns of disordered eating.


Author(s):  
Jess Haines ◽  
Ken P. Kleinman ◽  
Sheryl L. Rifas-Shiman ◽  
Alison E. Field ◽  
S. Bryn Austin

2007 ◽  
Vol 33 (5) ◽  
pp. 359-369.e3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dianne R. Neumark-Sztainer ◽  
Melanie M. Wall ◽  
Jess I. Haines ◽  
Mary T. Story ◽  
Nancy E. Sherwood ◽  
...  

2013 ◽  
Vol 46 (7) ◽  
pp. 663-668 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deborah R. Glasofer ◽  
David A.F. Haaga ◽  
Louise Hannallah ◽  
Sara E. Field ◽  
Merel Kozlosky ◽  
...  

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 286-298 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne S. Morrow ◽  
Miguel T. Villodas ◽  
Moira K. Cunius

This study aimed to prospectively identify ecological risk factors for juvenile arrest in a sample of youth at risk for maltreatment. Chi-Squared Automatic Interaction Detector analysis was performed with data from 592 youth from the Longitudinal Studies of Child Abuse and Neglect to identify the optimal combination of age 14 predictors of past-year arrest at age 16. Results extended previous research, which has identified being male, having more conduct disorder symptoms, suspension from school, perceived school importance, witnessing family violence, and having a jailed family member as key risk and protective factors for arrest by identifying important interactions among these risk factors. These interactions differentiate youth at the greatest risk of arrest, which, in this sample, were males with greater than two symptoms of conduct disorder who witnessed family violence. These findings suggest that longitudinal and multi-informant data could inform the refinement of actuarial risk assessments for juvenile arrest.


2012 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 265-274 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rita Francisco ◽  
Madalena Alarcão ◽  
Isabel Narciso

This is the first study developed in Portugal which investigates specific characteristics of dance and gymnastics environments that make them high-risk contexts for the development of eating disorders. Four focus groups were conducted with thirteen ballet students from a professional dance school and nine gymnasts from a gymnastics club (aged 12 to 17 years old), which were subjected to an inductive-deductive analysis procedure. Specific risk and protective factors were identified. Among their respective sources of influence, teachers and coaches are those who exert a stronger influence upon young athletes. We also explored some themes related to the influence of peers, parents, and environmental characteristics, which could have an important role on the development or prevention of disordered eating.


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