Metacognition in anorexia nervosa, dieting and non-dieting controls: a preliminary investigation.
OBJECTIVE
The aim of the current study was to provide a preliminary investigation of the presence of metacognition in anorexia nervosa (AN).


METHODS
Female participants with a history of AN (N=16), dieters (N=15) and non-dieting controls (N=17) completed self-report questionnaires, including one assessing five dimensions of metacognition.


RESULTS
Those with a history of AN, compared to both control groups, had higher scores on metacognition; indicating higher levels of uncontrollability and danger; cognitive confidence; need for control; and cognitive self-consciousness, but not higher levels of positive beliefs.


CONCLUSIONS
Metacognition is worthy of further study in those with a history of AN.
Cooper
Myra J
MJ
Isis Education Centre, University of Oxford, Warneford Hospital, Oxford OX3 7JX, UK. myra.cooper@hmc.ox.ac.uk
Grocutt
Elizabeth
E
Deepak
Kavita
K
Bailey
Emma
E
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000856:Anorexia Nervosa / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D001364:Awareness; D015992:Body Mass Index; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; D003469:Culture; D004038:Diet, Reducing / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007389:Internal-External Control; D010555:Personality Inventory; D012649:Self Concept; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013850:Thinking