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Transformative eating disorder research: qualitative research considerations.

Margaret G Janse van Rensburg¹

¹Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada. margaretjansevanrens@cmail.carleton.ca.

Journal of Eating Disorders

|June 17, 2021

Summary

Qualitative eating disorder research can adopt a transformative paradigm to destigmatize living with an eating disorder. This approach involves persons with eating disorders throughout the research process, promoting health and well-being.

Keywords:

Qualitative research community-based research diversity studies eating disorders emancipatory research stigma

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Public Health
Sociology

Background:

Qualitative research on eating disorders is increasing.
Traditional research often views eating disorders as personal deficits.
A need exists for research paradigms that challenge these assumptions.

Discussion:

Transformative qualitative research can reframe the experience of living with an eating disorder.
This paradigm shift can empower individuals with eating disorders by including them in research.
It challenges the stigmatizing narrative often associated with these conditions.

Key Insights:

Qualitative eating disorder research has the potential to adopt a transformative paradigm.
This paradigm naturalizes the experience of living with an eating disorder.
Involving individuals with eating disorders in research is crucial for destigmatization.

Outlook:

Transformative research can promote health, well-being, and quality of life for individuals with eating disorders.
Future research should prioritize inclusive and empowering methodologies.
This approach can lead to more effective interventions and support systems.