Comparison of internet and face-to-face delivery of a group body image and disordered eating intervention for women: a pilot study.
Increased access to therapy for body dissatisfaction and disordered eating is required. This pilot study compared a group intervention delivered face-to-face or synchronously over the Internet. Women with body dissatisfaction and disordered eating were randomly assigned to a face-to-face (N = 19) or Internet (N = 21) group. Body dissatisfaction, disordered eating, and psychological variables were assessed at baseline, post-intervention, and two months follow-up. Significant improvements on all outcome variables were observed and maintained at follow-up in both groups. There were no significant differences between delivery modes. This program shows promise, and the Internet mode of delivery has potential to overcome geographical distance.
Gollings
Emma K
EK
University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.
Paxton
Susan J
SJ
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001828:Body Image; D001068:Feeding and Eating Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet / Q000295:instrumentation*; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires