The relationship of family stability and family mealtime frequency with bulimia symptomatology.
The present study extended previous research reporting an association between frequency of family mealtimes and bulimia nervosa by exploring whether family mealtimes might be a component of a larger construct of family stability. One hundred thirty-four female undergraduates completed retrospective measures of family stability, frequency of shared family mealtimes, and a measure of bulimia symptomatology. Results indicate that family stability is a more comprehensive predictor of bulimia symptomatology than meal frequency alone. Implications for intervention and treatment options are discussed.
Munoz
Daniel J
DJ
Department of Psychiatry, Eating and Weight Disorders Program, University of Chicago Hospitals, 5841 S. Maryland Avenue, MC 3077, Chicago, IL 60637, USA. dmunoz@yoda.bsd.uchicago.edu
Israel
Allen C
AC
Anderson
Drew A
DA
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D015992:Body Mass Index; D052018:Bulimia Nervosa / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology*; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011594:Psychometrics; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012931:Social Environment; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires