Maternal perspectives on the intergenerational transmission of eating disorders.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Studies indicate that the children of mothers who have eating disorders are at an increased risk of developing eating disorders themselves. The aim of this qualitative study was to broaden and extend current understandings of the experiences of mothers with eating disorders. The present report focuses on maternal perspectives, experiences, and support needs in relation to the intergenerational transmission of eating disorders.

Method

Semi-structured online interviews were conducted with parents living in the UK, USA, and Australia. Participants were eighteen mothers with a self-reported lifetime diagnosis of one or more eating disorders, who had experienced symptoms since becoming a parent, and who had at least one child aged 2 years or older. Data were analysed u

SUBMITTER: Chapman L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11344927 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature