Title:
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Self-Construction, Cognitive Conflicts, and Disordered Eating Attitudes in Young Women
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Author:
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Dada, Gloria; Feixas i Viaplana, Guillem; Compañ, Victoria; Montesano del Campo, Adrián
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Universitat de Barcelona |
Abstract:
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The aim of this study is to identify cognitive variables that predict disordered eating attitudes in a nonclinical sample composed of 50 female university students. Repertory grid technique was used to assess cognitive features of self-construing and cognitive conflicts. Drive for Thinness and Body Dissatisfaction scales from the Eating Disorder Inventory 2 were used as dependent variables, as previous studies suggested that high scores on these scales are associated with the risk of developing or aggravating eating syndromes. Results suggest that drive for thinness can be associated with cognitive conflicts, whereas body dissatisfaction may be higher for those who construct themselves as inadequate and similar to others. In addition, both dependent variables were predicted by being younger and having a higher body mass index. |
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-Trastorns de la gana -Autoconcepte -Dones joves -Appetite disorders -Self-perception -Young women |
Rights:
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(c) Taylor and Francis, 2012
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Document type:
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Article Article - Accepted version |
Published by:
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Taylor and Francis
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