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Use of an Exit Criterion for a Clinical Paediatric Feeding Case In-Home
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Tessa Taylor – Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 2021
There are well-established empirically-supported treatments for paediatric feeding disorders (avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder; ARFID); however, more research is needed on their sole use, outside of specialised multidisciplinary feeding hospitals, and with older ages. Additionally, there is little research on the use of an exit criterion…
Descriptors: Early Adolescents, Males, Home Programs, Eating Disorders
Body Dissatisfaction in Adolescent Boys
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Baker, Jessica H.; Higgins Neyland, M. K.; Thornton, Laura M.; Runfola, Cristin D.; Larsson, Henrik; Lichtenstein, Paul; Bulik, Cynthia – Developmental Psychology, 2019
Body dissatisfaction is a significant mental health symptom present in adolescent girls and boys. However, it is often either disregarded in adolescent boys or examined using assessments that may not resonate with males. The present study addresses these issues, examining the manifestation, etiology, and correlates of 3 facets of body…
Descriptors: Males, Human Body, Self Concept, Muscular Strength
Indicators of Dysphagia in Aged Care Facilities
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Pu, Dai; Murry, Thomas; Wong, May C. M.; Yiu, Edwin M. L.; Chan, Karen M. K. – Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 2017
Purpose: The current cross-sectional study aimed to investigate risk factors for dysphagia in elderly individuals in aged care facilities. Method: A total of 878 individuals from 42 aged care facilities were recruited for this study. The dependent outcome was speech therapist-determined swallowing function. Independent factors were Eating…
Descriptors: Eating Disorders, Risk Assessment, Older Adults, Residential Care
A Description of Disordered Eating Behaviors in Latino Males
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Reyes-Rodriguez, Mae Lynn; Sala, Margarita; Von Holle, Ann; Unikel, Claudia; Bulik, Cynthia M.; Camara-Fuentes, Luis; Suarez-Torres, Alba – Journal of American College Health, 2011
Objective: To explore disordered eating and eating disorders (EDs) in Latino males. Participants: Participants are 722 male college students from a larger prevalence study conducted in the University of Puerto Rico system. Methods: Participants were selected from a list of sections of required courses for first-year students on each campus.…
Descriptors: Required Courses, College Students, Eating Disorders, Foreign Countries
An Assessment of Perceived Emotional Intelligence and Eating Attitudes among College Students
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Pettit, Michele L.; Jacobs, Sue C.; Page, Kyle S.; Porras, Claudia V. – American Journal of Health Education, 2010
Background: Disordered eating patterns continue to surface on college campuses. Studies are needed to examine the potential influence of emotional intelligence on disordered eating behavior. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess relationships between perceived emotional intelligence factors and eating disorder symptoms among male and…
Descriptors: Emotional Intelligence, College Students, Campuses, Health Education
The Relationship of Gender and Voice to Depression and Eating Disorders
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Smolak, Linda; Munstertieger, Britannie Fairman – Psychology of Women Quarterly, 2002
Research often fails to document a gender difference in measures of voice. This is inconsistent with Gilligan's conceptualization of voice as a gendered construct. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate currently available measures of voice, particularly in terms of whether they appear to be assessing the same characteristics in men as…
Descriptors: Females, Eating Disorders, Psychopathology, Measures (Individuals)