The validity of subjective measures of body image disturbance

Comparison of body size estimation in adolescents with different types of eating disorders

“…In concordance with Mizes et al (2004), Ruuska et al (2005) and Fernández-Aranda, Dahme, and Meermann (1999) we found higher self-reported body dissatisfaction and drive for thinness in BN patients compared to AN-R patients. Distinguishing AN patients according to their subtypes, we found significantly higher selfreported body dissatisfaction in AN-BP than in AN-R, and a similar tendency with respect to drive for thinness.…”

Body image distortions in bulimia nervosa: Investigating body size overestimation and body size satisfaction by fMRI

“…We hypothesized that patients suffering from bulimia nervosa were less satisfied with their current body shape in comparison to healthy controls (see also Cash and Deagle, 1996;Mizes et al, 2004;Ruuska et al, 2005). Accordingly, patients rated their 'about actual size' body images with lower satisfaction scores than controls.…”

“…With regard to the emotional body evaluation, bulimic patients often demonstrate high body dissatisfaction, mostly higher than anorectic patients do (Cash and Deagle, 1996;Mizes et al, 2004;Ruuska et al, 2005).…”

Evaluation of body experience questionnaires in eating disorders in female patients (AN/BN) and nonclinical participants

“…Several studies have shown that body image disturbance is a significant factor in the development and outcome of eating disorders. [2][3][4][5] Body image refers to a multidimensional concept, which involves neurophysiological as well as psychological components. The neurophysiological aspect refers to perceptual experiences such as visual, spatial, sensory judgments, physical sensations, body awareness, body recognition, physical appearance, body size, and shape.…”