Difficulties with emotion regulation and weight/shape concerns as predictors of eating disorder behaviors among adolescents.

Nora TrompeterKay BusseyMiriam K ForbesScott GriffithsJonathan MondPhillipa HayAlexandra LonerganJack TameDeborah Mitchison

Published in: Journal of psychopathology and clinical science (2022)

Findings suggest that difficulties with emotion regulation are a distinct factor in the occurrence of some eating disorder behaviors among adolescents. Exploratory findings further suggest that difficulties with emotion regulation appear to be particularly involved in the persistence of these behaviors in adolescents. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved).

Keyphrases

physical activity
young adults
risk assessment
body mass index