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Close relationships and disordered eating: Partner perspectives.

Samantha E Schmit¹, Nancy J Bell²

¹1 YWCA, Columbus, OH, USA.

Journal of Health Psychology

|September 10, 2015

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Romantic partners

Keywords:

dating relationships disordered eating partner perspectives recovery young adults

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Relationship Science

Background:

Limited research exists on romantic partners' perspectives in eating disorder recovery.
Previous studies have not focused on dating relationships or the impact of recovery initiation on partner perceptions.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the experiences and perceptions of romantic partners whose significant others have eating disorders.
To understand how the initiation of recovery influences partner roles and feelings.

Main Methods:

Qualitative analysis of 12 interviews with romantic partners of individuals with eating disorders.
Thematic analysis to identify common experiences and challenges.

Main Results:

Partners reported evolving understandings of eating disorders and developed support strategies.
Lack of resources was a common theme.
Partners whose loved ones initiated recovery felt gratification, while others experienced helplessness.

Conclusions:

Partner perspectives are crucial in eating disorder recovery.
Supporting partners requires accessible resources and tailored interventions.
The initiation of recovery significantly impacts partner experiences and perceptions.