Feasibility and acceptability of video-based microinterventions for eating disorder prevention among adolescents in secondary schools.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Eating disorders (EDs) often emerge in late adolescence. Schools are ideal settings for prevention programs; however, cost and time limit implementation. Microinterventions may overcome these challenges. This study adapted two microinterventions (cognitive dissonance, self-compassion) and assessed feasibility and acceptability among mid-adolescents to provide proof-of-concept for further investigation.

Method

Feedback from staff (n = 5) and student (n = 15) focus groups contributed iteratively to the adaptation of intervention materials. Students in Grade 10 and 11 (N = 101, M_age  = 15.80, SD = 0.68) were then randomly allocated by class to a 20-min video-based cognitive-dissonance or self-compassion intervention, accessed on their school devices. ED ris

SUBMITTER: Kristoffersen M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9796454 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature