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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Eating Disorders Research

Background:

  • Body image disturbance, termed dysmorphic concern, is a core diagnostic feature of anorexia nervosa (AN).
  • Dysmorphic concern is recognized as a potential predictor of relapse in AN.
  • Limited data exists on the prevalence and impact of dysmorphic concern on the well-being of individuals with AN.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence of clinically significant dysmorphic concern in adults seeking treatment for AN.
  • To explore the associations between dysmorphic concern and general mental health, disability, and eating disorder symptoms.

Main Methods:

  • A sample of 39 adults diagnosed with AN and seeking treatment was assessed.
  • Quantitative measures were used to evaluate dysmorphic concern, anxiety, depression, and eating disorder symptomatology.
  • Statistical analyses explored correlations between dysmorphic concern and other psychological variables.

Main Results:

  • A majority of participants (61.5%) exhibited clinically significant levels of dysmorphic concern.
  • Higher scores for dysmorphic concern were significantly linked to increased symptoms of anxiety and depression.
  • Elevated dysmorphic concern correlated with greater eating disorder symptomatology.

Conclusions:

  • Dysmorphic concern is highly prevalent in adults with anorexia nervosa.
  • Targeting body image distortions through specific interventions is essential for enhancing treatment outcomes and promoting sustained recovery in AN.
  • Further research is needed to confirm trends observed with age of onset and stages of change.