The significance of body size estimation in eating disorders: Its relationship with clinical and psychological variables

Probst, Michel; Vandereycken, Walter; Vanderlinden, Johan; Coppenolle, H Van

doi:10.1002/(sici)1098-108x(199809)24:2<167::aid-eat6>3.0.co;2-c

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“…body dimensions. 6,40 Participants could correct the degree of distortion of the photo as often as they wanted. They were instructed to confirm their choice by pressing the ''Enter'' key when they thought that the current adjustment represented the best answer to the question.…”

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“…[1][2][3] Body image disturbances can be differentiated into three components, 4,5 which seem to be only modestly intercorrelated. 6 The cognitive-affective component reflects the patients' thoughts and feelings about their own body. For example, it has been shown that women with eating disorders display negative emotions and cognitions to a greater extent when looking at their own bodies than do healthy controls.…”

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Static and dynamic body image in bulimia nervosa: Mental representation of body dimensions and biological motion patterns

Vocks

Legenbauer

Rüddel

et al. 2006

Intl J Eating Disorders

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Objective: The aim of the present study was to find out whether in bulimia nervosa the perceptual component of a disturbed body image is restricted to the overestimation of one's own body dimensions (static body image) or can be extended to a misperception of one's own motion patterns (dynamic body image).Method: Participants with bulimia nervosa (n ¼ 30) and normal controls (n ¼ 55) estimated their body dimensions by means of a photo distortion technique and their walking patterns using a biological motion distortion device.Results: Not only did participants with bulimia nervosa overestimate their own body dimensions, but also they perceived their own motion patterns corresponding to a higher BMI than did controls. Static body image was correlated with shape/ weight concerns and drive for thinness, whereas dynamic body image was associated with social insecurity and body image avoidance. Conclusion:In bulimia nervosa, body image disturbances can be extended to a dynamic component.

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Static and dynamic body image in bulimia nervosa: Mental representation of body dimensions and biological motion patterns

Vocks

Legenbauer

Rüddel

et al. 2006

Intl J Eating Disorders

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“…The second is emotional, how an individual "feels" he or she looks. Last is idealistic, how an individual "wants" to look [1] . All three dimensions can different at any given point in time.…”

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Analysis of the Relationship between Physical Self-Concept and Body Image Dissatisfaction in Female Students

Alipoor¹,

Moazami-Goodarzi²,

Zarra-Nezhad³

et al. 2009

J. of Social Sciences

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Problem statement: Body image is a psychological construct which refers to self-concept including self image and feelings an individual perceives about his or her body. Body image can significantly affect the way an individual perceives about his or her body. Studies on relationship between physical self-concept and body image in some countries showed that the women's body dissatisfaction has led to increase in eating disorders. The question was raised whether such a relationship may exist in Iran. Approach: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between physical self-concept and body Image dissatisfaction in female. The importance of body image in Iranian culture has, recently, became more significant to the extent that tremendous expenditure of time, effort and money has been paid by people, particularly by women, seeking to alert their appearances to resemble an idea image. A survey of 140 female students selected through random sampling was conducted in Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, southern Iran. To collect data, a questionnaire including Demographic Information form the Physical Self-Perception Profile (PSPP) and Nine Figure Silhouette Scale was used. The physical self-perception profile have five subscales, which were sport competence (SPORT), body attractiveness (BODY), physical condition (CONDITION) and physical strength (STRENGTH) and one subscale that assesses a global perception of overall Physical Self-Worth (PSW). Results: The finding of the research indicated that there is a significant negative correlation between the physical self-concept and body image dissatisfaction. The correlations magnitude ranged between 0.49-0.79 for body image dissatisfaction. Body image dissatisfaction correlated strongest with physical self-worth and with body physical self-concept in female students in Iran. Thinness had the most influential impact on body image dissatisfaction. The findings also showed discrepancy between the ideal and current figures. The participations presented an ideal body that was much thinner than their perceived size. Conclusion/Recommendation: Women most at risk of body dissatisfaction are those who have low self-concept, those who perceive a lack of control over their bodies and those who have internalized the thin ideal. Exposure to particular kinds of television images may influence body satisfaction in females. The content of television images affects body satisfaction and drive for thinness in females. High self-concept, resistance to internalization of the thin ideal and perceptions of body mastery and control predict body satisfaction. Moderate exercise, focusing on body mastery and enjoyment rather than appearance and weight, may also be an effective strategy for improving body satisfaction. Cultural changes and a focus on body function rather than aesthetics would be likely to improve body satisfaction.

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“…A distorção da percepção associada à inanição 16 e a comorbidade com a depressão são bem conhecidas, assim como o impacto dessas sobre a competência 17 . No entanto, há muitos outros fatores que devem ser levados em conta quando é julgada a competência em pacientes com AN 16,17 .…”

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“…No entanto, há muitos outros fatores que devem ser levados em conta quando é julgada a competência em pacientes com AN 16,17 .…”

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Algumas questões éticas no tratamento da anorexia nervosa

Moreira

Oliveira

2008

J. bras. psiquiatr.

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De acordo com o DSM IV 1 , os critérios diagnósticos para a anorexia nervosa (AN) são: a manutenção do peso corporal abaixo de 85% do esperado para a altura e a idade, grande medo de engordar (ainda que o indivíduo esteja com baixo peso), alteração da imagem corporal e amenorréia em, no mínimo, três ciclos consecutivos. Entre os transtornos alimentares (TA), representa o menos comum, porém o mais grave 2 . Nos pacientes com a doença, as principais causas de morte são o suicídio e os efeitos diretos do jejum 3,4 .É uma patologia com relativa baixa prevalência (0,5% a 1% em alguns estudos nos Estados Unidos), incidindo, mais comumente, em mulheres com idades entre 15 a 29 anos 5 ; no entanto, sua mortalidade é alta. Sullivan 6 , em uma metanálise englobando 42 estudos sobre mortalidade na AN estimou que a mortalidade fosse de 5,6% por década desde o início da doença. Cerca de 20% dos afetados apresentarão doença crônica com grave comprometimento na qualidade de vida e cerca de 30% a 40% terão recuperação completa com o tratamento 7 . Em geral, os adolescentes, quanto mais precocemente forem tratados, melhor será a evolução [8][9][10] .os PAcientes com AnorexiA nervosA são "comPetentes" PArA tomAr Decisões?O critério legal para definir capacidade tem como foco o entendimento do paciente sobre sua doença e suas conseqüências, os vários tratamentos disponíveis e seus riscos e benefícios, a credibilidade nas informações para que seja tomada uma decisão por parte do indivíduo afetado pela doença, o que, obviamente, requer grande habilidade intelectual 11 . A competência é o equivalente clínico da capacidade 12 . Os fatores relevantes para julgar competência, principalmente em pacientes psiquiátricos, englobam uma série de variáveis que não estão incluídas nas definições legais de capacidade, como a interpretação das informações por indivíduo e a influência da doença mental sobre essa 13 .Os pacientes com TA não são globalmente incompetentes, mas o comprometimento de seus pensamentos, percepções, julgamentos, comportamentos e a capacidade de atender às demandas para a manutenção da vida os colocam sob risco da intervenção 14 . Muitos pacientes que recusam o tratamento parecem ter a capacidade de decidir sobre o fato. Ao mesmo tempo, freqüentemente estão gravemente doentes e se beneficiarão com o tratamento se estão sob risco de vida significativo. Os pacientes com TA apresentam comorbidades (depressão, transtornos de personalidade) que podem impedi-los de procurar tratamento 15 .

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The significance of body size estimation in eating disorders: Its relationship with clinical and psychological variables

Cited by 45 publications

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Static and dynamic body image in bulimia nervosa: Mental representation of body dimensions and biological motion patterns

Static and dynamic body image in bulimia nervosa: Mental representation of body dimensions and biological motion patterns

Analysis of the Relationship between Physical Self-Concept and Body Image Dissatisfaction in Female Students

Algumas questões éticas no tratamento da anorexia nervosa

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