Feasibility and acceptability of video-based microinterventions for eating disorder prevention among adolescents in secondary schools.
Mhairi KristoffersenCatherine JohnsonMelissa Jayne AtkinsonPublished in: The International journal of eating disorders (2022)
This study shows promising feasibility and acceptability of two brief, self-guided video-based lessons (microinterventions) for adolescents in school classrooms, that use psychological techniques to target appearance pressures as a key risk factor for eating disorders. Such interventions are easier to implement in school settings than longer, facilitator-led interventions, to encourage greater uptake and ongoing use. Findings support further research to evaluate effectiveness, to ultimately provide accessible and gender-inclusive tools for busy schools.