Objective: To evaluate the relationships between ''parental rearing styles'' and ''attitude towards change'' in eating disorders patients according to DSM-IV-TR (American Psychiatric Association -APA-, 1994). Methods: A total of 166 patients was evaluated: 66 (39.8%) patients met criteria for bulimia nervosa, 49 (29.5%) patients met criteria for anorexia nervosa and 51 (30.7%) patients met criteria for an eating disorder not otherwise specified. All the patients completed a set of self-administered questionnaires to evaluate their family relationships (APGAR familiar), their memories of parental upbringing and their attitudes towards change (ACTA) after one year treatment. Results: A multiple regression analysis was performed. ''overprotection'' perceived during childhood was related to higher scores in ''pre-contemplation'' and lower scores in ''action'' and ''maintenance''. On the other hand, ''rejection'' during upbringing was related to higher scores in ''pre-contemplation'' at one year follow-up regardless of family dysfunction. Finally, ''warm'' perceived was related to higher scores in ''action''. Conclusions: These results show the relevance of breeding in treatment important aspects in eating disorders patients.
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