Journal article
Exploring the Association Between Early Adaptive Schemas and Self-Reported Eating Disorder Symptomatology
Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy, Vol.30(1), pp.152-165
2023
PMCID: PMC10092118
PMID: 36203412
Appears in Thompson Institute Research Collection
Abstract
Objective: The current study aimed to examine the relationship between early adaptive schemas and eating disorder symptomatology in adults. Method: A cross sectional, correlational design was used to collect data from 352 females and 36 males aged between 18 and 49 years (M = 25.70, SD = 7.04). Participants completed an online questionnaire, which included The Young Positive Schema Questionnaire (YPSQ), Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q) and demographic measures. Results: Four separate hierarchical multiple regression analyses showed that high levels of Healthy Boundaries and low levels of Optimism significantly predicted lower Restraint, Eating Concern, Shape Concern, and Weight Concern scores. Additionally, higher scores in Emotional Openness and Social Belonging significantly predicted lower Eating Concern, whilst higher scores in Self Care significantly predicted lower levels of Shape Concern. Conclusion: The findings highlight the protective function that certain early adaptive schemas may play in mitigating eating disorder symptomatology. Moreover, the findings allude to potential modifiable therapy targets in the treatment of eating disorders. Further research is needed to investigate any differences in early adaptive schemas between eating disorder diagnoses.
Details
- Title
- Exploring the Association Between Early Adaptive Schemas and Self-Reported Eating Disorder Symptomatology
- Authors
- Anthea L Maher (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - LegacyAndrew Allen (Corresponding Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - LegacyJonathan Mason (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - LegacyCatherine Houlihan (Author) - Queensland HealthAndrew Wood (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - LegacyTyrone Huckstepp (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Thompson Institute
- Publication details
- Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy, Vol.30(1), pp.152-165
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
- Date published
- 2023
- DOI
- 10.1002/cpp.2789
- ISSN
- 1099-0879
- PMID
- 36203412; PMC10092118
- Copyright note
- This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. © 2022 The Authors. Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
- Organisation Unit
- School of Health - Nutrition & Dietetics; Thompson Institute; School of Health - Psychology; Sexual Violence Research and Prevention Unit; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99678891602621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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