Primary prevention of eating disorders: might it do more harm than good?
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| Title: | Primary prevention of eating disorders: might it do more harm than good? |
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| Authors: | Carter JC (AUTHOR), Stewart DA (AUTHOR), Dunn VJ (AUTHOR), Fairburn CG (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | International Journal of Eating Disorders. Sep1997, Vol. 22 Issue 2, p167-172. 6p. |
| Abstract: | OBJECTIVE: The aim of this pilot study was to evaluate a new school-based eating disorder prevention program designed to reduce dietary restraint. METHOD: Forty-six school-girls, aged 13-14 years, took part. The intervention consisted of eight weekly sessions of 45 min duration. A battery of self-report questionnaires was administered before and after the intervention and 6 months later. RESULTS: Unlike previous prevention studies, there was not only an increase in knowledge at postintervention but there was also a decrease in target behavior and attitudes. However, these effects were short-lived since they had disappeared 6 months later: indeed, at 6-month follow-up there was an increase in dietary restraint compared with baseline. DISCUSSION: These findings suggest that the intervention had been counterproductive since it led to an increase in dietary restraint. They imply that school-based prevention programs may do more harm than good. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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