Implicit self-esteem in bulimia nervosa.
Implicit and explicit self-esteem were compared in a group of female participants with bulimia nervosa or binge eating disorder (n=20) and a healthy control group (n=20). Lower explicit and a less positive implicit self-esteem bias in the clinical group was predicted. Participants completed a self-esteem implicit association test and two explicit self-esteem measures. The eating disordered group had lower explicit self-esteem, but a more positive implicit self-esteem bias than controls. The results are discussed in relation to the idea that discrepancies between implicit and explicit self-esteem reflect fragile self-esteem and are related to high levels of perfectionism, which is associated with eating disorders.
Cockerham
Elaine
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Clinical Psychology, School of Psychology, University of Southampton, Hants, UK. elaine_cockerham@yahoo.co.uk
Stopa
Lusia
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Bell
Lorraine
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Gregg
Aiden
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D001828:Body Image; D002032:Bulimia / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology*; D003071:Cognition / Q000502:physiology; D003627:Data Interpretation, Statistical; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D012649:Self Concept; D055815:Young Adult