"What can my body do, and why is that important to me?" New research investigates functionality appreciation and eating disorder symptoms among adolescents with an eating disorder.
Functionality appreciation was linked to having a positive body image among adolescents with eating disorders.Source: Annie Spratt / Unsplash The following is a written by Spoorti Ramesh, a Bachelor of Psychology student under the supervision of Dr.
Jessica M. Alleva.are developing, and for many adolescents, this involves increased concern about one’s body weight, shape, and appearance. In turn, body concerns can make young people more vulnerable to eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. In fact, body concerns are a key risk factor for the development of eating disorders. Hence, a wealth of research has aimed to identify ways to address body concerns.may also play an important role. This raises a broader question: What if improving body image is not only about reducing negativity but also about actively building a more positive and appreciative view of the body?with your friends, hugging someone you love, and feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin. These abilities are often taken for granted, although they play an important role in life. Functionality appreciation involves recognizing and valuing these abilities. Previous research with adults has shown that people who appreciate their body functionality show a healthier relationship with their body overall. They often report feeling more accepting and respectful toward their bodies, which, in turn, may prevent harmful behaviours likeTherefore, my colleagues and I aimed to better understand how functionality appreciation relates to other aspects of body image and eating disorder symptoms among adolescents with eating disorders. Specifically, we studied a group of 58 adolescent girls receiving treatment for eating disorders at a specialized clinic in the Netherlands. has provided the first evidence that actively encouraging adolescents with eating disorders to focus on what their body can do improves aspects of positive body image, making it a promising approach in treatment.Ramesh, S., Glashouwer, K. A., & Alleva, J. M. . Functionality appreciation among adolescents and emerging adults with eating disorders: Associations with body appreciation, self-esteem, and eating disorder symptoms.., is an assistant professor of psychology at Maastricht University in the Netherlands, and a Visiting Fellow at the Centre for Appearance Research in the U.K.Self Tests are all about you. Are you outgoing or introverted? Are you a narcissist? Does perfectionism hold you back? Find out the answers to these questions and more with Psychology Today.
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