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Exploration of Friendship Experiences, before and after Illness Onset in Females with Anorexia Nervosa: A Qualitative Study.
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- Critical incidents in anorexia nervosa: perspectives of those with a lived experience.Journal of eating disorders · 2021Article
- Social-emotional functioning in young people with symptoms of eating disorders: A gender inclusive analogue study.Brain and behavior · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundDifficulties with social relationships have been implicated in both the development and maintenance of Anorexia Nervosa (AN) but the friendship experiences of individuals with AN have not been explored in depth.
methodTen adults with AN took part in a semi-structured interview about their friendship experiences both before and since the onset of their illness.
resultsFive principle themes were identified through thematic analysis: Social Concern; Impact of AN; Social Connectedness; Inflexibility and Preferred Social Activity. Difficulties with friendship were present prior to the onset of AN in all cases, with participants experiencing anxiety in relation to various aspects of their friendships. Participants described mixed experiences of how their AN has affected their friendships but most participants described having less contact with their friends since becoming unwell.
conclusionThis research highlights the role that social difficulties may play in the development of AN, whilst also emphasising the importance of addressing problems with friendship in the course of inpatient treatment.
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