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Unveiling Gender Differences in Psychological Well-being and Rational Beliefs Among Eating Disorder Patients

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Eating disorders (EDs) are complex and difficult-to-treat psychiatric conditions. They are commonly characterized by high comorbidity rates with other psychiatric disorders, adverse outcomes including high treatment drop-out and relapse rates, as well as low rates of full remission (Wildes et al., 2011 ; Keski-Rahkonen & Mustelin, 2016 ; Cooper & Dalle Grave, 2017 ; Udo & Grilo, 2019 ; Tomba et al., 2019 ). The promotion of psychological well-being and adaptive thinking is a crucial aspect in the treatment of psychiatric illnesses and EDs in particular (de Vos et al., 2018 ; Tomba et al., 2014 , 2017 ; Tecuta et al., 2023 ). Recovery is indeed achieved not only through alleviation of the negative aspects of the illness but also through an enhancement of the positive functional ones (Ryff & Singer, 2000 ), in line with the dual continua model according to which distress and positive mental well-being operate on distinct yet related continua (Keyes, 2002 ).

Source: Journal of Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior Therapy

DOI: 10.1007/s10942-025-00582-5

Authors: Lucia Tecuta, Elena Lo Dato, Raymond DiGiuseppe, Romana Schumann, Donatella Ballardini, Elena Tomba

Institutions: University of Bologna, St. John's University

Language: English

Topic: Eating Disorders and Behaviors

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,290