Poor social comparison and the tendency to submissive behavior in anorexia nervosa

Article Abstract:

A study to show that people suffering from anorexia nervosa have low social ranking, compare themselves unfavorably with others and are highly submissive is conducted. Findings reveal that traits in childhood like anxiety, obsessionality, and perfectionism could develop feeling like less effectiveness and low self-esteem that could result in anorexia nervosa.

United States, Public affairs, Psychological aspects, Social aspects, Patient outcomes, Comparison (Psychology), Women patients

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An examination of the concept of central coherence in women with anorexia nervosa

Article Abstract:

A study aiming to measure central coherence in women with anorexia nervosa (AN) is presented. Results show that people suffering from AN showed weak performance in global processing but were superior in local processing.

Science & research, Health aspects, Research, Women, Neuropsychological tests

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