Thesis (Ed. D.)--University of Missouri-Columbia, 2001. / Typescript. Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 105-119). Also available on the Internet.

Thesis (Ed. D.)--University of La Verne, 2003. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 121-129).

Women with anorexia nervosa tend to be ambivalent about change and resistant to treatment. A growing number of researchers suggest that this ambivalence must be targeted early on, before attempting to engage clients in action-oriented treatment that focuses on immediate symptom reduction. However, in order to appropriately address client ambivalence, it must be accurately evaluated with empirically validated instruments. The purpose of this thesis was to develop and validate a Decisional Balance (DB) measure of readiness for change in anorexia nervosa. In Study 1, 246 women with anorexia nervosa completed the DB, and a subset completed the DB again one week later. Unlike traditional decisional balance measures that have two factor (pro-con) solutions, factor analytic techniques indicated that a three factor solution provided the best fit for the DB data in this study. These factors included general negative consequences of the disorder (Burdens), valued achievements such as self-control, being very thin, and striving for perfection (Benefits), and using anorexia nervosa as a means for avoiding aversive emotions, challenges, and responsibilities (Avoidance Coping). The DB demonstrated good internal consistency and test-retest stability. In study 2, 80 women with anorexia nervosa completed the DB, along with other measures of readiness for change, as well as measures unrelated to readiness. Support was found for both convergent and divergent validity. Finally, in study 3, 80 women with anorexia nervosa completed the DB, and a measure of anticipated difficulty completing symptom-challenging recovery activities. In addition, participants attempted to complete three recovery activities in the week following initial assessment. Criterion validity was not well supported, most likely because the concurrent and predictive validity measures focused on behavior change, when non-behavioral measures may have been more appropriate. Overall, the results suggest that the DB for anorexia nervosa is a measure of awareness or insight about the functions of this disorder. The theoretical and clinical implications of this research are reviewed and directions for future investigations are proposed.

Typescript. / Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Hawaii at Manoa, 1990. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 164-179) / Microfiche. / x, 179 leaves, bound ill. 29 cm

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Tufts University, 2005. / Chair: David Henry Feldman. Submitted to the Dept. of Interdisciplinary Studies. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 128-141). Access restricted to members of the Tufts University community. Also available via the World Wide Web;

Thesis (M. Div.)--International School of Theology, 1986. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 118-123).

Thesis (M.Sc. (Hons.)) -- University of Western Sydney, 2001. / "Master of Science (Honours), Social Ecology, University of Western Sydney, Hawkesbury" Bibliography : leaves 227-231.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Technology, Sydney, 2005.

Thesis (Ed.D.)--Duquesne University, 2008. / Title from document title page. Abstract included in electronic submission form. Includes bibliographical references (p. 215-225) and index.

Dissertation (Ph. D.)--University of Akron, Dept. of Counseling, 2008. / "December, 2008." Title from electronic dissertation title page (viewed 12/29/2008) Advisor, Charles A. Waehler; Committee members, Julia C. Phillips, John E. Queener, James R. Rogers, James L. Werth; Department Chair, Karin B. Jordan; Dean of the College, Cynthia F. Capers; Dean of the Graduate School, George R. Newkome. Includes bibliographical references.