A qualitative analysis of participants' reflections on body image during participation in a randomized controlled trial of acceptance and commitment therapy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Negative body image is a risk factor for development and relapse in eating disorders (ED). Many patients continue to be dissatisfied with their body shape or weight after treatment. This study presents a qualitative analysis of written reflections on body image from patients with an ED and a negative body image before and after an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy group treatment at a specialized ED-unit.

Method

Before and after the treatment participants (n = 47) answered a questionnaire with open ended questions on their thoughts on body image. Data were analyzed through conventional content analysis.

Results

Body image meant different things for different participants. For some it had to do with how you evaluate your body, whereas others focused on wheth

SUBMITTER: Fogelkvist M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5151132 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature