Experimental Methodologies: Bulimia Nervosa
Annotated Bibliography in Abnormal Psychology
Bara-Carril, Nuria, Williams, Christopher J., Pombo-Carril, Maria G., Reid, Yael, Murray, Kathryn, Aubin, Susan et al. (2004). A preliminary investigation into the feasibility and efficacy of a CD-ROM-based cognitive-behavioral self-help intervention for bulimia nervosa. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 35(4), 538-548.
A quasi-experimental study was carried out to test the efficacy of a CD-ROM-based CBT self-help intervention for bulimia. Subjects with a diagnosis of bulimia (N = 36) or eating disorder not otherwise specified (EDNOS; N = 9) were recruited as they presented at an eating disorders clinic in South London. The EDNOS patients met all the criteria for bulimia except for the frequency of binge eating and purging behavior. The exclusion criteria included an inability to understand English, anorexia nervosa, psychosis, acutely suicidal, current substance abuse, severe learning disability, and an inability to attend sessions. Treatment consisted of eight sessions interacting with the CBT material on the CD-ROM. Motivational and educational strategies were also incorporated into the material. The outcome measure was the Short Evaluation of Eating Disorders Symptoms.
Of the 39 subjects for which outcome data was available, a significant reduction in binging and purging occurred with treatment. The decrease in over-exercise was not statistically significant, but the sample size very small. Decreases were also noted for laxative/diuretic use and food restriction. The main limitations of the study were small sample size and the use of antidepressant medications by many of the test subjects. The authors also discussed their concern that a CD-ROM treatment modality may not be widely accepted by patients, especially...
Bulimics can be under, over, or of normal weight. Bulimia is also distinguished from binge eaters who do not engage in compensatory behavior afterwards. The numbers of people suffering from bulimia is difficult to determine. "Research suggests that about four percent (4%), or four out of one hundred, college-aged women have bulimia. About 50% of people who have been anorexic develop bulimia or bulimic patterns" ("Statistics: How many people have
Bulimia is a serious eating disorder, but it does not get the same media coverage or understanding as anorexia. One of the reasons for that is that bulimic patients are typically a normal weight. People around them may not realize they have a problem or that they suffer from disordered eating of any kind. Those who have bulimia are characterized by a cycle of binging on food and then purging
" (National Institute of Mental Health, 2009) III. RISK FACTORS and COMPLICATIONS Factors playing a role in Bulimia are stated to be those as follows: cultural pressures; family, as bulimia tends to run in families; life changes or stressful events; The individual's psychological makeup; Biological aspects such as genes, hormones, and brain chemicals. (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2007) IV. EFFECTS Individuals with bulimia often have "swollen cheeks or jaw area" as well as rough skin on
Taylor et al. (2006) investigated the effectiveness of an internet-based psychological intervention for the prevention of eating disorders among young women who may be at-risk due to their pronounced body weight and shape concerns. The results of the study indicated that individuals were less concerned about their weight following participation in the online program. Specifically, the 8-week, internet-based cognitive-behavioral intervention was found to significantly reduce concerns regarding shape and
Treatments of Bulimia Nervosa THE BEST OPTION Evaluation of Combined Therapy for Bulimia Nervosa Description and Significance Bulimia nervosa, simply bulimia or BN, refers to uncontrolled overeating or binging and then eliminating what has been eaten (SJH, 2012; Grange et al., 2004). Recent reports show alarming increases in the incidence, which now adolescents and pre-adolescents. The latest population statistics say that about 27.3 of the U.S. population is between 12 and 19 years old.
Clinical Psychology / Bulimia Nervosa The beginnings of clinical psychology date back to the year 1492, and it has changed from the mere treatment of mental illness to an entire field of research and experimentation, which has helped those individuals who have been affected by any form of mental disorders, like for example, the eating disorders like bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa prevalent among adolescent and twenty-year-old women all over the
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