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- Title
A retrospective look at the internal help-seeking process in young women with eating disorders.
- Authors
Schoen, Eva G; Lee, Sharon; Skow, Christine; Greenberg, Stefanie T; Bell, Allison S; Wiese, Joanna E; Martens, Jessica Kelly
- Abstract
This qualitative study retrospectively explored the help-seeking process in women with eating disorders. Interviews were conducted with 14 college-age women suffering from anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or eating disorder NOS. Grounded theory was utilized to develop a preliminary model of the help-seeking process. Participants described a gradual shift from denial to increased awareness of self and the impact of the illness. This core process was transient in nature and influenced by interpersonal feedback, critical incidents, the women's general attitude toward help- seeking, and prior treatment experiences. Implications for clinicians include an increased focus on the transient awareness of self and the illness.
- Publication
Eating disorders, 2012, Vol 20, Issue 1, p14
- ISSN
1532-530X
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1080/10640266.2012.635560