Female or male therapists for women with eating disorders? A pilot study of experts' opinions

Article Abstract:

A study was conducted to determine the patient characteristics that clinicians consider as bases for deciding whether an eating-disordered client should be assigned a male or female therapist. Twenty-seven clinicians participated in the study. The results indicate that a female therapist is more likely to be preferred if the client has body image issues, an overprotective mother and a history of paternal abuse. Other findings are discussed.

Research, Sex differences (Psychology), Therapist-patient relations, Women psychiatrists, Psychotherapist and patient

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Narcissism and narcissistic defenses in the eating disorders

Article Abstract:

The relevance of core narcissism and the narcissistic defenses that are used to maintain self-esteem to eating pathology in an eating-disordered group is studied. It is concluded that the narcissistic defenses are especially associated with eating disorders and implications for future research are outlined.

Analysis, Risk factors, Narcissism

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