The aim of this study is to gain knowledge about how disgust may contribute to the eating disorder Anorexia Nervosa (AN). Part 1 aims to test a theoretical model on the relationship between disgust propensity, disgust sensitivity, self-disgust and…
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Brief title
Condition
- Eating disorders and disturbances
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Research involving
Sponsors and support
Intervention
Outcome measures
Primary outcome
- Disgust propensity and disgust sensitivity as measured with the Disgust
Propensity and Sensitivity Scale revised (DPSS-R)
- Self-disgust as measured with the Self-Disgust Eating Disorder Scale (SDES)
- Disgust-based emotional reasoning as measured with the Scenario Questionnaire
for Emotional Reasoning
Secondary outcome
- Body satisfaction as measured with the Body Image States Scale (BISS)
- Body avoidance behavior as measured with the Body Checking and Avoidance
Questionnaire (BCAQ)
Background summary
Previous research has shown that people with an eating disorder have a stronger
tendency to experience disgust (disgust propensity) and are bothered more when
they are disgusted (disgust sensitivity). In addition, disgust propensity and
sensitivity appear to be associated with the severity of eating disorder
symptoms (e.g., Davey & Chapman, 2009; Davey, Buckland, Tantow, & Dallos, 1998;
Harvey et al., 2002; Mayer, Muris, Bos, & Suijkerbuijk, 2008b). Research has
also shown that patients with anorexia nervosa link disgust with food intake
and the feeling of being full or saturated, and that feelings of disgust led to
food restriction (Espeset et al., 2012). Finally, research has shown that
people with eating disorders are more disgusted by themselves and their own
bodies (self-disgust) (Ille et al., 2014; Kollei, Brunhoeber, Rauh, Zwaan, &
Martin, 2012). Although there are quite some indications that the emotion
disgust is related to eating disorders, it is not yet clear exactly how disgust
plays a role in eating disorder symptomatology.
Study objective
The aim of this study is to gain knowledge about how disgust may contribute to
the eating disorder Anorexia Nervosa (AN). Part 1 aims to test a theoretical
model on the relationship between disgust propensity, disgust sensitivity,
self-disgust and eating disorder symptoms. In Part 2 we investigate whether
disgust-based emotional reasoning could contribute to the maintenance of
anorexia symptoms.
Study design
The study is a correlational study, with one assessment point in which
participants fill in a number of online questionnaires for a total duration of
approximately 45 minutes.
Study burden and risks
Participation in the study is not associated with any risks. There is only a
45-minute time investment. There are no direct benefits for the participants in
the study. Participation in the research may however yield useful results for
improving treatment options for a population that is difficult to treat.
Nieuwe Stationsweg 15
Haren 9751 SZ
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Nieuwe Stationsweg 15
Haren 9751 SZ
NL
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Inclusion criteria
The patient group:
-Patients who are in treatment or who are referred to the Centre for Eating
Disorders of Accare
- Patients who meet the DSM-5 criteria of anorexia nervosa or atypical anorexia
nervosa
- Patients between the age of 14 - 23
- The participant is physically and cognitively able to fill in questionnaires
for 45 minutes on a computerThe control group:-Participants individually
matched on age, gender and educational level to the patients
-The participant is physically and cognitively able to fill in questionnaires
for 45 minutes on a computeret duide
Exclusion criteria
The patient group:
- Patients who do not speak DutchThe control group:
- Participants who do not speak Dutch
- Participants who meet the criteria of an eating disorder (EDE-Q >= 4)
- Participants who are underweight (adjusted BMI <= 85)
- Participants who are obese (adjusted BMI >= 140)
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Recruitment
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In other registers
| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL63447.042.17 |