There is currently no consensus on the definition of “relapse” in anorexia nervosa (AN). This study sought to extend recent theoretical work exploring relapse in AN by comparing eight theory-driven definitions of relapse constructs comprised of combinations of physical (i.e., we…
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Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a relatively uncommon, but highly lethal mental illness which often begins in adolescence, follows a chronic course, and is associated with significant morbidity, impact on functioning, and reduced quality of life. Although a variety of potential patholo…
Anorexia nervosa (AN) presenting with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) or obsessive compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) has resulted in poor treatment outcomes. This study compared AN, OCD, and OCPD traits in relation to gender, as little research has been conducted on mal…
This study investigated the extent biological, cultural, and psychological factors predispose individuals to eating disorders and compared the prevalence between (N = 103) male and female students (18-27 years of age) from Mississippi State University (MSU). Data was collected f…
This inquiry adopts the non-dualist stance of Merleau-Ponty regarding embodiment, where the “body” is considered to be a socially embedded lived experience (Merleau-Ponty, 1945/1962), and considers whether this concept is useful to counselling psychologists who work with individ…
This thesis examines aspects of adolescent family mealtimes and psychopathology among both non-clinical (adolescents and mothers of adolescents) and clinical (adolescents with anorexia nervosa (AN)) samples. It contains seven studies employing quantitative methodology, which add…