Family dysfunction in normal weight bulimic and bulimic anorexic families

Family dysfunction in normal weight bulimic and bulimic anorexic families

A group of 24 normal weight bulimics and 13 bulimic anorexics were compared with each other and a normal control group (n = 41) on two self-report measures of family functioning (Family Environment Scale and Family Dynamics Survey). The two bulimic groups perceived their families as more dysfunction...

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Published in:Journal of clinical psychology Vol. 46; no. 2; p. 185
Main Authors: Shisslak, C M, McKeon, R T, Crago, M
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United States 01-03-1990
Subjects:
Adult
Anorexia Nervosa - psychology
Body Weight
Bulimia - psychology
Communication
Family
Female
Humans
Personality Tests
Psychometrics
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Summary:A group of 24 normal weight bulimics and 13 bulimic anorexics were compared with each other and a normal control group (n = 41) on two self-report measures of family functioning (Family Environment Scale and Family Dynamics Survey). The two bulimic groups perceived their families as more dysfunctional than did the normal control group on the dimensions of cohesion, expressiveness, conflict, recreational orientation, emotional support, communication, and need for counseling. There were few significant differences in the family perceptions of the two bulimic groups.
ISSN:0021-9762
DOI:10.1002/1097-4679(199003)46:2<185::AID-JCLP2270460210>3.0.CO;2-B