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A Computer-Based Platform for Aiding Clinicians in Eating Disorder Analysis and Diagnosis
Published on: May 10, 2022
Primary prevention of eating disorders: a constructivist integration of mind and body strategies
Melinda Scime1, Catherine Cook-Cottone
1Center for Children and Families, University at Buffalo (SUNY), Buffalo, New York 14214, USA. mscime2@buffalo.edu
Objective:
This study investigated the impact of a primary prevention program for eating disorders aimed at fifth-grade females. The curriculum was based on empirically validated risk and protective factors and incorporated interactive discourse, yoga, and relaxation into 10 weekly sessions.
Method:
Pre- and post-test data from five groups conducted over 2 years were combined for a total of 75 participants. Data were also collected from 69 control group participants.
Results:
Results indicate completion of the group resulted in a significant decrease on scales from the Eating Disorder Inventory-2 measuring body dissatisfaction and bulimia, as well as an increase on the Social scale of the Multidimensional Self-Concept Scale.
Conclusion:
The results demonstrate mixed support for the Girls' Group prevention program. Implications for practice and future research are discussed.
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