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Effectiveness and Feasibility of a Cognitive-Behavioral Group Intervention for Body Image Disturbance in Women with Eating Disorders

Bhatnagar, Kelly Anne Constant
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1264038517

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2010, Doctor of Philosophy, Case Western Reserve University, Psychology.
The present study investigated the effectiveness and feasibility of a cognitive-behavioral group intervention for the treatment of body image disturbance in women with eating disorders. The study used a multiple-baseline design and enrolled 38 participants with a range of eating disorders. The intervention targeted attitudinal and behavioral components of body image disturbance using psychoeducation, self-monitoring, systematic desensitization and cognitive restructuring. Primary outcomes included multidimensional body image assessment (effectiveness) and treatment adherence and satisfaction (feasibility). Participants undergoing manualized group treatment reported significantly less body image disturbance than participants randomized to a waitlist control condition. However, differences disappeared after both groups had been through intervention. Participants also reported significantly less depression and eating disorder pathology from baseline to post-treatment. Feasibility outcomes suggest the intervention was well received and highly acceptable to participants. Findings emphasize the importance of adding an evidence-based body image component to standard eating disorder treatment.
James Overholser, PhD (Committee Chair)
Lucene Wisniewski, PhD (Committee Member)
Norah Feeny, PhD (Committee Member)
Julie Exline, PhD (Committee Member)
123 p.
Cognitive Therapy; Psychology; Psychotherapy; Therapy
Body Image Disturbance; Eating Disorders; Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

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  • Bhatnagar, K. A. C. (2010). Effectiveness and Feasibility of a Cognitive-Behavioral Group Intervention for Body Image Disturbance in Women with Eating Disorders [Doctoral dissertation, Case Western Reserve University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1264038517

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Bhatnagar, Kelly. Effectiveness and Feasibility of a Cognitive-Behavioral Group Intervention for Body Image Disturbance in Women with Eating Disorders. 2010. Case Western Reserve University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1264038517.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Bhatnagar, Kelly. "Effectiveness and Feasibility of a Cognitive-Behavioral Group Intervention for Body Image Disturbance in Women with Eating Disorders." Doctoral dissertation, Case Western Reserve University, 2010. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1264038517

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