Introduction: The thesis deals with the relationship between substance use and eating disorder. In particular, it focuses on the phenomenon of self-medication substance abuse among women who have experienced an eating disorders. The theoretical part provides a comprehensive picture of the studied issue, supported by Czech and international research in the area. The empirical part is based on qualitative data collection and consists of a combination of short case studies and thematic analysis. Objectives: The main aim of the thesis is to map out and find out whether women who suffer from eating disorders use addictive substances, including alcohol, for the purpose of self-medication. The thesis also aims to find out whether there is a difference between the different forms of eating disorders and the pattern of substance use. Sample: The research sample consisted of 10 women aged 19 - 38 years who have had experiences with eating disorders. Methods: The method of semi-structured interview was chosen for the purpose of the research. The data obtained were presented using short case reports. The case studies were supplemented by a timeline and a test battery, which consisted of AUDIT, DAST and FTND questionnaires for better orientation of the researcher. The data were subsequently analyzed through...
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:nusl.cz/oai:invenio.nusl.cz:404007 |
| Date | January 2019 |
| Creators | Holubičková, Lucie |
| Contributors | Kalina, Kamil, Rolová, Gabriela, Minařík, Jakub |
| Source Sets | Czech ETDs |
| Language | Czech |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | info:eu-repo/semantics/masterThesis |
| Rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/restrictedAccess |
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