ERIC Number: EJ915401
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011-Mar
Pages: 25
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ISSN: ISSN-0145-4455
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Differences in the Nature of Body Image Disturbances between Female Obese Individuals with versus without a Comorbid Binge Eating Disorder: An Exploratory Study Including Static and Dynamic Aspects of Body Image
Legenbauer, Tanja; Vocks, Silja; Betz, Sabrina; Puigcerver, Maria Jose Baguena; Benecke, Andrea; Troje, Nikolaus F.; Ruddel, Heinz
Behavior Modification, v35 n2 p162-186 Mar 2011
Various components of body image were measured to assess body image disturbances in patients with obesity. To overcome limitations of previous studies, a photo distortion technique and a biological motion distortion device were included to assess static and dynamic aspects of body image. Questionnaires assessed cognitive-affective aspects, bodily attitudes, and eating behavior. Patients with obesity and a binge eating disorder (OBE, n = 15) were compared with patients with obesity only (ONB; n = 15), to determine the nature of any differences in body image disturbances. Both groups had high levels of body image disturbances with cognitive-affective deficits. Binge eating disorder (BED) participants also had perceptual difficulties (static only). Both groups reported high importance of weight and shape for self-esteem. There were some significant differences between the groups suggesting that a comorbid BED causes further aggravation. Body image interventions in obesity treatment may be warranted. (Contains 2 tables and 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Obesity, Self Concept, Eating Disorders, Body Composition, Photography, Motion, Questionnaires, Affective Behavior, Cognitive Processes, Attitude Measures, Eating Habits, Comparative Analysis, Self Esteem, Body Weight, Females, Foreign Countries, Mental Disorders
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Germany
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Eating Disorder Inventory
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