Preoccupation in bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, anorexia nervosa, and higher weight.

Janet A Lydecker Lauren E Simpson Shannon R Smith Marney A White Carlos M Grilo

Published in: The International journal of eating disorders (2021)

The preoccupation cognitive style, as well as focus, appears associated with other facets of eating-disorder psychopathology and depression. If results are confirmed among individuals with formal diagnoses, clinicians addressing maladaptive cognitions in cognitive-behavioral therapy should consider the role of preoccupation. Future research should investigate whether preoccupation predicts or moderates eating disorder treatment outcomes.

Keyphrases

anorexia nervosa
body mass index
depressive symptoms
palliative care
physical activity
weight loss
current status
obsessive compulsive disorder
sleep quality
weight gain