Dimensions of Emotion Dysregulation in Bulimia Nervosa
Year: 2014
Type: article
Abstract: The goal of this study was to examine associations between dimensions of emotion dysregulation and eating disorder (ED) symptoms in bulimia nervosa (BN). This investigation used baseline data from a BN treatment study that included 80 adults (90% women) with full or subthreshold BN. Participants completed the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS) and the Eating Disorders Examination interview. The Eating Disorders Examination global score was significantly correlated with the DERS total score, as well as several DERS subscales: nonacceptance, impulse and strategies. Further, the DERS goals subscale was found to be uniquely associated with frequency of purging and driven exercise, although none of the subscales were associated with frequency of objective binge eating. Findings indicate that emotion dysregulation is associated with ED symptoms in BN, suggesting the utility of interventions that address emotion regulation skills deficits in the treatment of the disorder.
Source: European Eating Disorders Review
DOI: 10.1002/erv.2288
Language: English
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
Awards: G103054237, Minnesota Obesity Center, The Treatment Of Eating Disorders, G2546040303, G3927877439, Development of 13C-retinol isotope dilution techniques, Ecological Momentary Assessment of Anorexia Nervosa, G517894082, G522241615, The Treatment of Binge Eating Disorder, Regional Postdoctoral Training Grant in Eating Disorders Research
OpenAlex ID: W2139420899