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ArticleClinical psychology & psychotherapy2023

Exploring the association between early adaptive schemas and self-reported eating disorder symptomatology.

Anthea L Maher, Andrew Allen, Jonathan Mason, Catherine Houlihan, Andrew P Wood, Tyrone Huckstepp

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Article in Clinical psychology & psychotherapy, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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Anthea L MaherSchool of Health and Behavioural Sciences, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, Queensland, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8255-221X
Andrew AllenSchool of Health and Behavioural Sciences, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, Queensland, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7873-4264
Jonathan MasonSchool of Health and Behavioural Sciences, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, Queensland, Australia.
Catherine HoulihanEating Disorder Service, Queensland Hospital and Health Service, Maroochydore, Queensland, Australia.
Andrew P WoodSchool of Health and Behavioural Sciences, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, Queensland, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0045-258X
Tyrone HucksteppSchool of Health and Behavioural Sciences, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, Queensland, Australia.

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Abstract

objectiveThe current study aimed to examine the relationship between early adaptive schemas and eating disorder symptomatology in adults.

methodA cross-sectional, correlational design was used to collect data from 352 females and 36 males aged between 18 and 49 years (M = 25.70, SD = 7.04). Participants completed an online questionnaire, which included The Young Positive Schema Questionnaire (YPSQ), Eating Disorder Examination-Questionnaire (EDE-Q) and demographic measures.

resultsFour separate hierarchical multiple regression analyses showed that high levels of Healthy Boundaries and low levels of Optimism significantly predicted lower Restraint, Eating Concern, Shape Concern and Weight Concern scores. Additionally, higher scores in Emotional Openness and Social Belonging significantly predicted lower Eating Concern, while higher scores in Self-Care significantly predicted lower levels of Shape Concern.

conclusionThe findings highlight the protective function that certain early adaptive schemas may play in mitigating eating disorder symptomatology. Moreover, the findings allude to potential modifiable therapy targets in the treatment of eating disorders. Further research is needed to investigate any differences in early adaptive schemas between eating disorder diagnoses.

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Feeding and Eating DisordersAdolescentAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPsychometricsSelf ReportSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung Adultearly adaptive schemaearly maladaptive schemaeating disorderschema therapy

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