ICPS

2023 International Convention of Psychological Science · 2023

Beyond Generalized Anxiety: The Effect of Anxiety Sensitivity on Disordered Eating

Brussels, Belgium · March 2023

poster · Personality/Emotion

  • Maria Bazo Perez
    FIU
  • Timothy Hayes
    Florida International University
  • Leslie Frazier
    Florida International University

Abstract

We address the high comorbidity among anxiety and eating disorders (EDs). Results from the structural equation model show that anxiety sensitivity (AS) subscales significantly predicted disordered eating, even after controlling for generalized anxiety. Findings highlight the transdiagnostic role of AS in the risk of eating disorders.

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