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J C Nicolino¹, D M Martz, L Curtin

¹Department of Psychology, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC 28608, USA.

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A cognitive-behavioral intervention showed a slight reduction in dieting behavior among college women but did not significantly improve body image or reduce fear of fat. This highlights the ongoing challenges in eating disorder prevention efforts.

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Background:

Body image issues and disordered eating are prevalent among college students.
Cognitive-behavioral interventions show promise in clinical settings for eating disorders.
Primary and secondary prevention strategies are crucial for addressing these concerns.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effectiveness of a cognitive-behavioral body image intervention for normal college females.
To assess the intervention's impact on dieting behavior, body image, fear of fat, and appearance anxiety.
To explore the challenges in preventing eating disorders in a nonclinical college population.

Main Methods:

A two-group experimental study design was employed.
Participants were randomly assigned to either the intervention or a control group (educational session).
Assessments of dieting behavior, body image, fear of fat, and anxiety were conducted pre- and post-intervention.

Main Results:

The intervention group showed a trend towards decreased dieting behavior.
No significant improvements were observed in body image, fear of fat, or appearance anxiety.
Results suggest limited efficacy of this specific intervention in this population.

Conclusions:

The cognitive-behavioral intervention had a minimal impact on college students' body image and eating behaviors.
Preventing eating disorders in college populations remains a significant challenge.
Further research is needed to develop more effective prevention strategies.