Anorexia Readiness Syndrome – about the need for early detection of dietary restrictions. Pilot study findings

Ziółkowska, Beata; Ocalewski, Jarosław

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“…Moreover, the number of days of activity was a statistically significant predictor of ARS. This result is in line with the result obtained in the previous research conducted by the authors of the text ( 14 ) on a non-clinical sample of 116 people (girls−66%, boys−34%). The study included teenagers from general and sports schools.…”

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“…The reliability of the tool was determined using the coefficient of internal consistency. Cronbach's alpha for the AST scale was α = 0.75, and for the IAN scale it was α = 0.80, while for the entire test it was α = 0.83 ( 14 ).…”

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“…The study used a set of three self-report tests and an extended demographic record. The first is the inventory of the Anorexic Readiness Syndrome (ARS-12) developed by Ziółkowska and Ocalewski ( 14 ). It is designed to recognize attitudes toward eating and body and the internalization of the norms of attractiveness in both girls and boys.…”

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“…We assume that ARS [cf. ( 13 , 14 )] is a set of indicators located primarily in the cognitive and behavioral sphere of the functioning of an individual, suggesting abnormalities in fulfilling the nutritional needs and attitude toward one's own body and internalizing media messages regarding physical attractiveness. In other words–people who show a high level of ARS: (1) display certain behaviors and thoughts in relation to the body and food, e.g., know and follow various restrictive diets, know and use various methods of weight control; (2) have strongly internalized standards of attractiveness, and maintaining / achieving physical attractiveness is of paramount importance to them.…”

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The Associations Between the Anorexic Readiness Syndrome, Familism, and Body Image Among Physically Active Girls

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Introduction:Anorexic Readiness Syndrome (ARS) is a construct of prophylactic importance, useful in the selection of people showing a tendency to use restrictive diets and increased concentration on the body. The aim of the research was to verify the significance of the type of physical activity, body perception and familism for the development of ARS.Material and Method: The research was carried out in the first half of 2021on a sample of 163 girls. It consisted of: (1) physically inactive girls (n = 48), (2) physically active girls in disciplines other than aesthetic (n = 69), (3) girls engaged in aesthetic physical activity (n = 46). The study used: Anorexic Readiness Syndrome Questionnaire (ARS-12), Familism Scale (FS) and Body Image Avoidance Questionnaire (BIAQ).Results: The highest average ARS score was recorded in the group of girls engaged in aesthetic activity. A significant difference in the severity of ARS occurs between people who do not engage in activity and those who practice aesthetic activity. The severity of ARS rises as the difference between real and ideal body weight increases. People active in aesthetic disciplines who obtained a high score on the Respect scale (FS subscale) have a lower ARS score than those physically active in other disciplines who obtained low scores on the Respect scale. The higher the score on the Material success and achievement scale (FS), the greater the ARS intensity in all subgroups. What is much more important in shaping ARS is the perception of your body. The focus on eating and body weight and Clothing and appearance (BIAQ subscales) are relevant to the ARS and moderate the relationship between Material success (FS subscale) and anorexic readiness.Conclusions: People engaging in aesthetic physical activity are more likely to suffer from ARS. The family can certainly prevent a child from developing anorexic readiness by shaping a sense of community and family identity, a clear division of roles, limiting the importance of materialism and competition in raising children. The prevention of ARS and eating disorders should also focus on strengthening the realistic assessment of body parameters and their acceptance, as well as promoting strategies for healthy weight control.

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“…This concept was introduced by a Polish psychologist, Ziółkowska [ 38 , 43 ], who describes it as a set of symptoms suggesting abnormalities in the realization of the nutritional need and in the attitude towards one’s own body, conditioned psychologically, socially, and culturally. The creation of this construct was primarily of a preventive nature, serving as an early recognition tool of anorexic tendencies in children and adolescents [ 44 , 45 ]. ARS has been defined as a set of indicators located primarily in the cognitive and behavioral sphere of an individuals’ functioning and confirming the occurrence of unhealthy eating behaviors and a rigorous perception of their own body and self [ 45 ].…”

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Anorexic Readiness Syndrome in Elite Female Acrobatic Gymnasts—International Study

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Gardzińska

Zadarko-Domaradzka

2022

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Anorexic Readiness Syndrome (ARS) is a concept used in research for the early detection of disordered eating (DE). It is a set of indicators located primarily within the cognitive and behavioral sphere of an individual’s functioning. The aim of this study was to examine whether among the elite acrobats there are girls showing a high level of anorexic tendency, and if so, what behaviors and attitudes are the most common. In addition, an attempt to determine what sport-related factors or other non-sport variables may increase the risk of ARS was conducted. The study group was made up of 133 acrobatic gymnasts aged 10–19, representing six countries that participated in the Acro World Cup competition held in Poland. The study procedures included surveys (personal questionnaire and the Eating Attitudes Questionnaire), anthropometric measurements such as weight, height, waist circumference (WC) and determination of the Body Mass Index (BMI), fat percentage (Fat%), and waist to height ratio (WHtR). A high level of ARS was found in 9.8% of acrobats. This group most often declared attitudes and behaviors indicative of anorexic tendencies. A strong relationship with the level of ARS was noted in the following: the use of fasting and diets (p ≤ 0.001; V = 0.54), limiting of fats and carbohydrates (p ≤ 0.001; V = 0.60), feeling angry after eating too much (p ≤ 0.001; V = 0.55), knowing the caloric value of many food products (p ≤ 0.001; V = 0.59), and the desire to improve the appearance of one’s body (p ≤ 0.001; V = 0.52). The role played in the acrobatic partnership and the region of residence were considered as the sport-related risk factors. Among non-sport factors, the strongest predictor of ARS was the age of gymnasts (β = 0.516; p ≤ 0.001).

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2022

Psychiatr Pol

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Anorexia Readiness Syndrome – about the need for early detection of dietary restrictions. Pilot study findings

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