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Stealing in eating disordered patients.

D D Krahn1, K Nairn, B A Gosnell

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor 48109-0116.

The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry
|March 1, 1991
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Patients with eating disorders who steal show more severe symptoms. This includes dysfunctional eating, purging, and higher psychological distress like depression and OCD.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Eating Disorder Research

Background:

  • Previous research indicates a notable prevalence of stealing behaviors among individuals diagnosed with eating disorders.
  • Understanding the clinical significance of stealing behavior in this population is crucial for effective treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between a history of stealing and the severity of eating disorder symptoms, psychological distress, and alcohol use.
  • To determine if stealing behavior identifies a subgroup of eating disorder patients with more significant impairment.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative study involving 181 patients with eating disorders.
  • Assessment of eating and purging behaviors, psychological symptomatology, and alcohol use.

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  • Group comparison between patients with and without a history of stealing.

    • Main Results:

    • Patients with a history of stealing exhibited significantly more dysfunctional eating and purging behaviors.
    • A history of stealing was associated with significantly higher levels of psychological distress, including depression, interpersonal sensitivity, obsessive-compulsive behavior, and hostility.
    • No significant difference in alcohol use was reported between the groups.

    Conclusions:

    • Stealing behavior is a significant indicator in patients with eating disorders.
    • Assessing for a history of stealing may help identify a subgroup of patients experiencing more severe psychological and behavioral impairment.
    • This finding suggests that stealing behavior warrants clinical attention in the assessment and treatment of eating disorders.