Familial and sociocultural factors in eating disorder symptoms

Abstract. This study examines whether existing sociocultural conceptions about bodily attraction and slimness as well as resulting expectations about (restrictive) eating and (low) body weight ...

Parental alcohol misuse. Risk factors for eating disorders in their daughters

Abstract. Background: In the last two decades psychological effects on children of alcoholics (COA) have gained importance. Objective: The question of the present study is, ...

Obesity in childhood and adolescence: What are the risk factors for the development of a Binge Eating Disorder?

Abstract. Obese children and adolescents are at risk from the psychosocial consequences, using unhealthy weight control behaviors as well as ...

Is the primary prevention of eating disorders effective in the long run? Results from the evaluation of a training program in schools

Abstract. The prevention of eating disorders is a research area of high health-related relevance. Chronic eating ...

Reduction of risk factors for disordered etating behavior: Adaptation and initial results of an internet-supported prevention program

Abstract. Excessive weight or shape concerns and dieting are among the most important and empirically most well-...

Prevention of eating disorders: Development of a program for at-risk groups

Abstract. Behavioural precursors of eating disorders such as a restrictive eating style or a strong concern about weight and shape have become increasingly more common in girls ...