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ArticleJournal of eating disorders2025

A path model linking emotion regulation difficulties to disturbed eating and compensatory behavior in young females.

Verena M Mueller, Andrea H Meyer, Felicitas Forrer, Anna C Rauen, Simone Munsch

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Verena M MuellerDepartment of Psychology, Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, University of Fribourg, Av. de L'Europe 20, Fribourg, 1700, Switzerland. verena.mueller@unifr.ch.
Andrea H MeyerDepartment of Psychology, Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, University of Fribourg, Av. de L'Europe 20, Fribourg, 1700, Switzerland.
Felicitas ForrerDepartment of Psychology, Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, University of Fribourg, Av. de L'Europe 20, Fribourg, 1700, Switzerland.
Anna C RauenDepartment of Psychology, Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, University of Fribourg, Av. de L'Europe 20, Fribourg, 1700, Switzerland.
Simone MunschDepartment of Psychology, Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, University of Fribourg, Av. de L'Europe 20, Fribourg, 1700, Switzerland.

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Schweizerischer Nationalfonds zur Förderung der Wissenschaftlichen Forschung 2019-01277
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Abstract

backgroundAn increasing number of young females are reporting disturbed eating and compensatory behaviors (DECB), with studies showing that higher levels during adolescence not only persist into early adulthood but also are associated with the onset of subthreshold/threshold eating disorders. Emotion regulation difficulties (ERD) have been identified as one of the most relevant transdiagnostic risk factors associated with the development and maintenance of various DECB. The aim of this study was to explore the mediating mechanisms between ERD and DECB within a newly developed path model.

methodsA total of 627 females (mean age 19.90, SD = 2.50) participated in a cross-sectional online questionnaire study.

resultsThe results highlighted body-related cognitive distortions (TSF-B), either alone (β = 0.160, p < 0.000), or in conjunction with body dissatisfaction (β = 0.124, p < 0.000), as key mediators.

conclusionsThis study identifies TSF-B and body dissatisfaction as key mediators in the link between ERD and DECB. These findings emphasize the importance of addressing maladaptive information processing in theoretical models and incorporating corresponding interventions in prevention and intervention programs. Further cross-sectional and longitudinal research across genders and in both clinical and community samples remain crucial.

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AdolescenceBody dissatisfactionCompensatory behaviorsDisturbed eatingEarly adulthoodEmotion regulation difficultiesPath modelThought-shape fusion

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