Background: Obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the developed world; this has implications for quality of life and demand on healthcare systems. Current treatment approaches for obesity appear effective in achieving short-term weight loss for some, but gains are not always maintained long-term. Treatments for Binge Eating Disorder (BED) can reducing binging but are not shown to have a significant impact on body weight. Evidence suggests that current treatments lack effectiveness because they do not target the factors underlying chronic weight and eating problems. Aims: To investigate, from the perspective of the affected individual, the role of emotion regulation and coping in BED. Methods: Nine participants took part in a non-directive, semi-structured interview. All were classified as obese: four met criteria for BED. Interviews were transcribed and analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. Results: Five main themes were found; 1) Early life experiences, 2) The development of weight problems, 3) Use of food, 4) Attitudes to coping and 5) Beliefs about self. Differences were noted across these key themes between the BED and non-BED group with those in the BED group relying more on maladaptive strategies for coping, having more negative childhood experiences and having more negative self-perceptions. The results of this study highlight the need for treatment to focus on increasing individual’s resources for managing emotions, by widening their coping strategies.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:bl.uk/oai:ethos.bl.uk:586765 |
| Date | January 2013 |
| Creators | Wallace, Sonia |
| Publisher | University of Glasgow |
| Source Sets | Ethos UK |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Electronic Thesis or Dissertation |
| Source | http://theses.gla.ac.uk/4605/ |
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