Are adolescents harmed when asked risky weight control behavior and attitude questions? Implications for consent procedures

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This article discusses the possible dangers of eating disorder research methods when sampling the teenage population. The authors, exploring the possibility of increasing the chances of eating disorders among teenagers by asking them about risky weight control behaviors and attitudes, conclude there is minimum risk and possible benefits of asking questions.

United States, Youth, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Food and nutrition, Teenagers

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Axis I comorbidity onset and parasuicide in women with eating disorders

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The differences in the onset pattern of comorbid disorder in women with eating disorder, with and without a history of parasuicide is examined to elucidate potential etiologic differences between them. The result showed that depression and anxiety disorders occurred in the parasuicidal group, more often, before the onset of eating disorder.

Influence, Suicidal behavior, Suicidal behaviour

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Illusory correlation for body type and happiness: Covariation bias and its relationship to eating disorder symptoms

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The study investigates covariation bias in the perceived association between happiness and body type, as well as the association between covariation bias and eating disorder symptoms. The results suggested a cognitive bias that may play a role in maintaining and enhancing concerns about shape and weight in symptomatic women.

Psychological aspects, Young women, Body image

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