Fathers, daughters, and anorexia nervosa.
OBJECTIVE
The study described the nature and meaning of the father-daughter relationship throughout the daughter's (N = 11) life from the perspective of the daughter, who has been in a 2-year recovery from anorexia nervosa (AN). Particular consideration was given to the changes over time.


METHODS
A narrative analysis method was used to examine the daughter's stories.


RESULTS
Several patterns emerged. This study is an exploration of the paths and processes that lead to, through, and into recovery from AN with regard to the father-daughter relationship.


CONCLUSIONS
The results have implications for nursing practice, research, and health policy.
Elliott
J Carol
JC
Department of Nursing, Saint Anselm College, Manchester, NH, USA. celliott@anselm.edu
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000856:Anorexia Nervosa / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D003674:Defense Mechanisms; D005219:Father-Child Relations; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007207:Individuation; D007406:Interview, Psychological; D008875:Middle Aged; D033262:Narration; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009769:Object Attachment; D011627:Puberty / Q000523:psychology; D013851:Thinness / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology; D055815:Young Adult