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Schema avoidance in bulimic and non-eating-disordered women
S C Spranger1, G Waller, R Bryant-Waugh
1Department of Psychology, University of Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom.
The International Journal of Eating Disorders
|March 23, 2001
Summary
Schema avoidance plays a significant role in bulimia nervosa. The Young-Rygh Avoidance Inventory (YRAI) effectively measures schema avoidance domains, aiding in understanding and treating bulimic pathology.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Psychopathology
Background:
- Bulimia nervosa models often lack a clear conceptualization of avoidance.
- Schema avoidance is a key area for understanding bulimic disorders.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the role of different domains of schema avoidance in bulimic disorders.
- To assess the association between scores on the Young-Rygh Avoidance Inventory (YRAI) and bulimic pathology.
Main Methods:
- 19 women with bulimia and 74 comparison women participated.
- Participants completed the Young-Rygh Avoidance Inventory (YRAI) and a measure of bulimic psychopathology.
Main Results:
- Bulimic participants scored significantly higher on all YRAI scales compared to controls.
- Behavioral/somatic avoidance showed a stronger association with bulimic pathology than cognitive/emotional avoidance.
- Avoidance was positively associated with bulimic attitudes in the comparison group.
Conclusions:
- The YRAI is a reliable measure for assessing schema avoidance domains in bulimic psychopathology.
- The YRAI can potentially guide clinical treatment for bulimic disorders.