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Bulimia and body image dissatisfaction in adolescence
C M Dacey1, W M Nelson, V F Clark
1Department of Psychology, Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH 45207.
Child Psychiatry and Human Development
|January 1, 1991
Summary
Adolescent girls with bulimia reported greater body image dissatisfaction compared to their peers. This study highlights a key psychological difference in eating disorders.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Eating Disorders
Background:
- Body image dissatisfaction is a significant concern in adolescent mental health.
- Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by binge eating and compensatory behaviors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate body image dissatisfaction in adolescent girls diagnosed with bulimia nervosa.
- To compare body image perception between bulimic adolescents and a matched control group.
Main Methods:
- Participants were screened using the Bulimia Test and Eating Disorder Inventory.
- Clinical interviews adhering to Russell's diagnostic criteria were conducted.
- Bulimic subjects were age, weight, height, and academic year-matched with controls.
Main Results:
- Bulimic adolescent girls exhibited significantly higher levels of body image dissatisfaction.
- The Color-A-Person Test revealed significant differences in body dissatisfaction between groups.
Conclusions:
- Body image dissatisfaction is a prominent feature distinguishing adolescent girls with bulimia nervosa.
- These findings underscore the psychological impact of bulimia on self-perception in adolescents.