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Longitudinal Bi-directional Effects of Disordered Eating, Depression and Anxiety.
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European Eating Disorders Review . Sep2017, Vol. 25 Issue 5, p351-358. 8p. 1 Diagram, 3 Charts. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- Objective The present study aims to explore the potentially longitudinal bi-directional effects of disordered eating (DE) symptoms with depression and anxiety. Method Participants were 189 (49.5% male) adolescents from Melbourne, Australia. DE, depressive and anxiety symptoms were assessed at approximately 15, 16.5 and 18.5 years of age. Results Analysis of longitudinal bi-directional effects assessed via cross-lagged models indicated that DE symptoms of eating and shape/weight concerns were risk factors for anxiety. Results also showed that depression was a risk factor for eating concerns. Conclusion Our findings provide preliminary evidence that preventative measures designed to target concerns about eating and shape/weight might be most efficacious in reducing the transmission of effects between symptoms of DE, depression and anxiety. Copyright © 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd and Eating Disorders Association. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10724133
- Volume :
- 25
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- European Eating Disorders Review
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 124719904
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1002/erv.2525