Motivation to change in eating disorder patients: A conceptual clarification on the basis of self-determination theory

Article Abstract:

The different motivational frameworks that are applied in the study of eating disorders providing a more comprehensive conceptualization of motivation to change on the basis of self-determination theory is critically reviewed. Results revealed that on the basis of self-determination theory the quality of motivation to change is primarily reflected in the degree of internalization of change rather than by the intrinsic motivation to change.

Motivation (Psychology)

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Who is providing what type of psychotherapy to eating disorder clients? A survey

Article Abstract:

A note is presented on the education and training of psychotherapists working with eating-disordered clients, the approach used and the reason for the use. Clinicians endorsed using varied approaches including empirically supported treatments (ESTs) such as cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT), interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and narrative therapy.

Evaluation, Psychotherapy

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The process of recovery in eating disorder sufferers' own words: An Internet-based study

Article Abstract:

An exploratory Internet-based study attempts to understand what eating disorder sufferers suggest when they mention the word 'recovery'. Despite the demand for increasing attention to the patient's perspective, the patients' views on factors influencing recovery were largely neglected.

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