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  • Psychology
  • Neuroscience
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Eating disorders are associated with complex cognitive and emotional factors.
  • Executive function deficits are increasingly recognized in individuals at risk for eating disorders.
  • The SCANS criteria provide a framework for identifying individuals at risk.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate Executive Function Index (EFI) performance in individuals at risk for eating disorders.
  • To compare EFI performance between individuals at risk and those not at risk.
  • To explore the relationship between eating disorder risk, emotional state, and executive function.

Main Methods:

  • Assessment of Executive Function Index (EFI) performance.
  • Utilized the SCANS criteria to categorize individuals into 'at risk' and 'not at risk' groups.
  • Compared EFI component scores, impulse control, and total scores between groups.

Main Results:

  • Individuals at risk (n=22) exhibited significant deficits in multiple EFI components compared to those not at risk (n=104).
  • Deficits were noted in EFI impulse control and overall EFI total score in the at-risk group.
  • The at-risk group reported higher levels of depression and anxiety.

Conclusions:

  • Executive function deficits are prevalent in individuals at risk for eating disorders.
  • The Executive Function Index (EFI) is a valuable tool for assessing cognitive function in this population.
  • Findings support the link between executive dysfunction, emotional distress, and eating disorder risk.