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Shame Is The Shared Maintenance Factor In An Eating Diosrder-Anxiety Symptom Comorbidity Model In Female Adolescents, Betty Ngo, Leigh C. Brosof M.S., Cheri Levinson

Undergraduate Arts and Research Showcase

Anxiety and eating disorders are highly comorbid (Hudson et al., 2007). The presence of comorbid anxiety along with eating disorders is likely to increase severity of the disorder, chronicity, and treatment resistance (Blinder et al., 2006). A better understanding of how this comorbidity is maintained will aid with the development of precision interventions and improvements in treatment outcomes. The present study (N= 70 adolescent females; ages 13-15) explores how maintenance factors for eating disorders (concern over mistakes [CM; the excessive worry of making errors], shame, and social appearance anxiety [SAA; the fear of being negatively judged based on …

[Introduction To] Treating Black Women With Eating Disorders : A Clinician’S Guide, Charlynn Small, Mazella Fuller

Bookshelf

The first of its kind, this edited volume provides in-depth, culturally sensitive material intended for addressing the unique concerns of Black women with eating disorders in addition to comprehensive discussions and treatment guidelines for this population.

The contributing authors—all of whom are Black professionals providing direct care to Black women—offer a range of perspectives to help readers understand the whole experience of their Black female clients. This includes not only discussion of their clients’ physical health but also of their emotional lives and the ways in which the stresses of racism, discrimination, trauma, and adverse childhood experiences can contribute to …

Are Social Media Comparisons Thieves Of Joy?, Jessica F. Saunders, Asia A. Eaton

Research Briefs

Women's eating behavior is impacted by socio-cultural factors, regardless of the main social networking site they use.

Insecurities, Paola Pratt, Ellie Greenberg, Megan Duff

Women’s Studies, Feminist Zine Archive

Writings, artwork, and activities addressing cultural norms/beauty standards and mass media influence of body image.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 20 No. 16, October 15, 1987

Central Florida Future

Students get help from Legal Services; [Dr. Don W.] Eaker aids those with eating disorders; News: United Way's goal: $21,000 from UCF; Parents' pressure threatens students; Bank forces colleges to close; News clips; Rise in students' scores may bring CLAST revision; Opinion: America's values for assessing judges should be examined; A voice from the wilderness: A triumphant generation of change (by Andy Campanaro); Sports; Confetti: The entertainment and feature supplement of the Central Florida Future.