The core symptoms of bulimia nervosa, anxiety, and depression: A network analysis.
Year: 2017
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: ) diagnosis of BN (N = 196), we used network analysis to identify the central symptoms of BN, as well as symptoms that may bridge the association between BN symptoms and anxiety and depression symptoms. Results showed that fear of weight gain was central to BN psychopathology, whereas binge eating, purging, and restriction were less central in the symptom network. Symptoms related to sensitivity to physical sensations (e.g., changes in appetite, feeling dizzy, and wobbly) were identified as bridge symptoms between BN, and anxiety and depressive symptoms. We discuss our findings with respect to cognitive-behavioral treatment approaches for BN. These findings suggest that treatments for BN should focus on fear of weight gain, perhaps through exposure therapies. Further, interventions focusing on exposure to physical sensations may also address BN psychopathology, as well as co-occurring anxiety and depressive symptoms. (PsycINFO Database Record
Source: Journal of Abnormal Psychology
DOI: 10.1037/abn0000254
Language: English
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Funders: Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung, Sunovion, Global Foundation for Eating Disorders, WW International, Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst, Shire, Vetenskapsrådet, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Mental Health, National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences
OpenAlex ID: W2594296437