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Eating-problem patients' conceptions of normality.

A Furnham1, M Kramers

  • 1Department of Psychology, University College London, England.

The Journal of Genetic Psychology
|June 1, 1989
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Anorexic patients and professionals perceive eating disorders differently than healthy individuals. This study explored these perceptions using the Eating Attitude Test, revealing significant differences in how groups view themselves and others with eating disorders.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Eating Disorders Research

Background:

  • Eating disorders represent a significant public health concern.
  • Understanding perceptions of eating disorders is crucial for effective treatment and support.
  • Previous research has not fully explored the comparative perceptions of patients, professionals, and controls.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the differing perceptions of eating attitudes among anorexic patients, helping professionals, and a control group.
  • To examine how each group perceives themselves, an ordinary person, and individuals with eating disorders.
  • To test hypotheses regarding discrepancies in self-perception versus perceived norms in eating disorder contexts.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Eating Attitude Test (Garner & Garfinkel, 1979) across three distinct participant groups.

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  • Participants completed the test under various conditions: honestly for themselves, as an ordinary person, and as a patient with an eating disorder (or recovered patient).
  • Anorexic patients and professionals also completed the test imagining a fully recovered patient's perspective.

    • Main Results:

    • The study found support for some, but not all, initial hypotheses.
    • A key finding was a significant difference in how anorexic patients perceived an ordinary person compared to how control subjects (representing ordinary people) perceived themselves.
    • Discrepancies in perception were observed across groups regarding self-assessment and the estimation of others' eating attitudes.

    Conclusions:

    • Perceptions of eating attitudes vary significantly between individuals with anorexia nervosa, mental health professionals, and the general population.
    • The findings highlight a potential disconnect in understanding and empathy towards those with eating disorders.
    • Further research is warranted to explore the implications of these perceptual differences for therapeutic interventions and public health campaigns.