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Fathers, daughters, and anorexia nervosa
1Department of Nursing, Saint Anselm College, Manchester, NH, USA. celliott@anselm.edu
Purpose:
The study described the nature and meaning of the father-daughter relationship throughout the daughter's (N = 11) life from the perspective of the daughter, who has been in a 2-year recovery from anorexia nervosa (AN). Particular consideration was given to the changes over time.
Design And Methods:
A narrative analysis method was used to examine the daughter's stories.
Findings:
Several patterns emerged. This study is an exploration of the paths and processes that lead to, through, and into recovery from AN with regard to the father-daughter relationship.
Practice Implications:
The results have implications for nursing practice, research, and health policy.
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