ICPS
2023 International Convention of Psychological Science · 2023
Anorexia Nervosa during COVID-19: Loss of Control and Increased Body Dissatisfaction As Important Predictors for Symptoms
- Irina Jarvers
University of Regensburg - Angelika Ecker
University of Regensburg - Daniel Schleicher
University of Regensburg - Stephanie Kandsperger
University of Regensburg - Alexandra Otto
Clinic for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy, University of Regensbu - Romuald Brunner
University of Regensburg
Abstract
This study examined reasons for the increase in anorexic youths as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic. Perceived loss of control and increased body dissatisfaction were predictive of increased depressive and anxious symptomatology in anorexic girls. Eating disorder symptoms were predicted by depressive and anxious symptomatology, as well as alexithymia.
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