| Titel: | Primary Prevention of Eating Disorders: A Constructivist Integration of Mind and Body Strategies |
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| Autor: | Scime, Melinda Cook-Cottone, Catherine |
| Mediengruppe: | journal article |
| Herausgeber: | --- |
| Zeitschrift: | International Journal of Eating Disorders |
| Jahr: | 2008 |
| Band: | 41 |
| Heft: | 2 |
| Seiten: | 134-142 |
| Sprache: | English |
| Abstract: | Objective: This study investigated the impact of a primary prevention program for eating disorders aimed at fifth-grade females. The curriculum was based on empirically validated risk and protective factors and incorporated interactive discourse, yoga, and relaxation into 10 weekly sessions. Method: Pre- and post-test data from five groups conducted over 2 years were combined for a total of 75 participants. Data were also collected from 69 control group participants. Results: Results indicate completion of the group resulted in a significant decrease on scales from the Eating Disorder Inventory-2 measuring body dissatisfaction and bulimia, as well as an increase on the Social scale of the Multidimensional Self-Concept Scale. Conclusion: The results demonstrate mixed support for the Girls' Group prevention program. Implications for practice and future research are discussed. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract) |