title: Unique contributions of individual eating disorder symptoms to eating disorder-related impairment.
abstract: This study examined the unique contribution of individual eating disorder symptoms and related features to overall eating disorder-related impairment. Participants (N=113) from the community with eating disorders completed assessments including the Clinical Impairment Assessment (CIA) and the Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire. A multiple linear regression analysis indicated that 58.6% of variance in the CIA was accounted for by binge eating frequency, weight and shape concerns, and depression. These findings indicate that certain eating disorder symptoms uniquely account for impairment and that depression is a substantial contributor. It is possible that purging, restrictive eating, and body mass index did not significantly contribute to impairment because these features are consistent with many individuals' weight and shape goals. The results imply that eating disorder-related impairment may be more a result of cognitive features and binge eating rather than body weight and compensatory behaviors.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, USA.
authors.forename: Lindsey
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Hovrud
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, USA. Electronic address: kyle.deyoung@email.und.edu.
authors.forename: Kyle P
authors.initials: KP
authors.lastname: De Young
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001828:Body Image / Q000523:psychology*; D015992:Body Mass Index; D001835:Body Weight; D002032:Bulimia / Q000523:psychology*; D003863:Depression / Q000523:psychology*; D001068:Feeding and Eating Disorders / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Binge eating; Depression; Eating disorders; Impairment; Weight and shape concerns