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Preliminary examination of a mentor-based program for eating disorders.
Marisol Perez1, Ashley Kroon Van Diest1, Shannon Cutts2
1Department of Psychology, Texas A&M University, 4235 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-4235 USA.
Journal of Eating Disorders
|November 27, 2014
Summary
Eating disorder recovery is enhanced by mentoring. Matched mentees reported improved quality of life and treatment adherence compared to unmatched individuals, indicating mentoring
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Eating disorders necessitate robust recovery resources.
- Mentoring programs show promise for psychiatric recovery, including eating disorders.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the efficacy of a mentoring program for individuals recovering from eating disorders.
Main Methods:
- 141 participants (34 mentors, 58 matched mentees, 49 unmatched mentees) completed assessments.
- Assessments included eating disorder symptoms, quality of life, motivation, and treatment compliance.
Main Results:
- Matched mentees reported higher quality of life in 7 domains.
- Matched mentees had better treatment appointment adherence.
- No significant differences were found in motivation, energy, or confidence.
Conclusions:
- Mentoring benefits eating disorder recovery by improving quality of life and treatment compliance.
- Mentees experienced enhanced relationships and well-being.
- Mentors also benefited, reinforcing their recovery journey.
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