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ArticleEuropean eating disorders review : the journal of the Eating Disorders Association2026

The Importance of Considering Personal Recovery for Eating Disorders.

Andrew Allen, Maddison Tunstall, Catherine Houlihan, Kay Pozzebon, Daniel B Fassnacht, Kathina Ali

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Article in European eating disorders review : the journal of the Eating Disorders Association, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Andrew AllenSchool of Health, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, Queensland, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7873-4264
Maddison TunstallSchool of Health, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, Queensland, Australia.
Catherine HoulihanSchool of Health, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, Queensland, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1176-9072
Kay PozzebonSchool of Health, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, Queensland, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1922-3389
Daniel B FassnachtSchool of Health, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, Queensland, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6542-5008
Kathina AliSchool of Health, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, Queensland, Australia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveDefinitions of recovery from eating disorders (EDs) have traditionally emphasised symptom reduction and functional restoration. However, growing research highlights the importance of integrating personal recovery, defined by self-acceptance, autonomy, and psychological wellbeing. This study explored the relationship between partial clinical remission and personal recovery in individuals with lived experience of an ED.

methodA total of 234 participants (N = 234; M

resultsChi-square tests revealed that rates of personal recovery (52.1%) were significantly higher than rates of partial clinical remission (22.6%). While clinical remission increased the likelihood of personal recovery (OR = 6.46), many participants endorsed personal recovery despite not meeting clinical criteria. No significant differences in personal recovery were found between ED types or between heterosexual and non-heterosexual participants as an exploratory analysis.

conclusionsThese findings underscore the importance of incorporating personal recovery constructs into ED assessment, treatment, and outcome monitoring.

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Feeding and Eating DisordersQuality of LifeAdolescentAdultFemaleHumansMalePsychological Well-BeingRemission InductionSelf ConceptYoung Adultclinical recoveryclinical remissioneating disorderspersonal recoverysexual identity

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PMCPMC13432591

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