Journal article
A Retrospective Look at the Internal Help-Seeking Process in Young Women With Eating Disorders
Eating disorders, Vol.20(1), pp.14-30
01/01/2012
DOI: 10.1080/10640266.2012.635560
PMID: 22188057
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.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- A Retrospective Look at the Internal Help-Seeking Process in Young Women With Eating Disorders
- Creators
- Eva G Schoen - University Counseling Service, University of IowaSharon Lee - Department of Psychological and Quantitative Foundations , University of IowaChristine Skow - Department of Psychological and Quantitative Foundations , University of IowaStefanie T Greenberg - Counseling and Psychological Services , University of CaliforniaAllison S Bell - Department of Psychological and Quantitative Foundations , University of IowaJoanna E Wiese - Department of Psychological and Quantitative Foundations , University of IowaJessica Kelly Martens - Department of Psychological and Quantitative Foundations , University of Iowa
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Eating disorders, Vol.20(1), pp.14-30
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Group
- DOI
- 10.1080/10640266.2012.635560
- PMID
- 22188057
- ISSN
- 1064-0266
- eISSN
- 1532-530X
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 01/01/2012
- Academic Unit
- Psychiatry; Counselor Education; Psychological and Quantitative Foundations
- Record Identifier
- 9984003956502771
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