Factors associated with eating disorder symptoms in a community sample of 6th and 7th grade girls

2010 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 357-367 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joel D. Killen ◽  
Chris Hayward ◽  
Darrell M. Wilson ◽  
C. Barr Taylor ◽  
Lawrence D. Hammer ◽  
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2007 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 269-277 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marsha D. Marcus ◽  
Joyce T. Bromberger ◽  
Hsiao-Lan Wei ◽  
Charlotte Brown ◽  
Howard M. Kravitz

2005 ◽  
Vol 187 (3) ◽  
pp. 268-273 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Senior ◽  
J. Barnes ◽  
J. R. Emberson ◽  
J. Golding

BackgroundThere is some evidence that early sexual abuse is an aetiological factor for eating disorder. However, there is sparse information from large-scale, non-clinical studies.AimsThis study was designed to explore which early experiences, recalled during pregnancy, were associated with both lifetime and antenatal eating disorder symptoms in a community sample.MethodUnivariate and multivariate analyses were conducted of data from questionnaires administered during pregnancy to a community sample of pregnant women.ResultsRecall of parental mental health problems and of early unwanted sexual experiences were independently associated with both lifetime eating problems, laxative use and vomiting during pregnancy, and marked concern during pregnancy over shape and weight.ConclusionsThere are public health implications for these results. Eating disorders in mothers represent a risk for child development. It may be important to enquire during pregnancy about a history of eating problems and to provide the opportunity for early experiences to be discussed.


2014 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 504-511 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angelina Yiu ◽  
Brianna J. Turner ◽  
Brianne K. Layden ◽  
Alexander L. Chapman ◽  
Shannon L. Zaitsoff

Assessment ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (7) ◽  
pp. 1260-1269 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bronwyn Raykos ◽  
David Erceg-Hurn ◽  
Peter McEvoy ◽  
Susan M. Byrne

Aim: The Clinical Impairment Assessment (CIA 3.0) is the most widely used instrument assessing psychosocial impairment secondary to eating disorder symptoms. However, there is conflicting advice regarding the dimensionality and optimal method of scoring the CIA. We sought to resolve this confusion by conducting a comprehensive factor analytic study of the CIA in a community sample ( N = 301) and clinical sample comprising patients with a diagnosed eating disorder ( N = 209). Convergent and discriminant validity were also assessed. Method: The CIA and measures of eating disorder symptoms were administered to both samples. Results: Factor analyses indicated there is a general impairment factor underlying all items on the CIA that is reliably measured by the CIA Global score. CIA Global demonstrated good convergent and discriminant validity. Conclusions: CIA Global is a reliable and valid measure of psychosocial impairment secondary to eating disorder symptoms; however, subscale scores should not be computed.


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