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Family dynamics play role in etiology of bulimic behavior.
2003 MAR 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- According to recent research from Italy, "the numbers of studies on the familial environment and personality of bulimic women have increased in recent years and results have revealed interesting features."
"In this study, we evaluated the temperament and character traits of patients with bulimia nervosa (BN) and their mothers and fathers, and we analyzed the correlation of temperament and character traits among members of these bulimic families. Finally, we tested the ability of the Temperament and Character Inventory (TCI) to discriminate between normal controls and bulimic subjects, their parents, and their families," wrote S. Fassino and colleagues, University of Turin, Service for Eating Disorders.
"Using the TCI, temperament and character features of 28 bulimic patients and their parents (23 fathers and 28 mothers) were analyzed and then compared with a control group of 29 women and their 27 fathers and 29 mothers. Data suggest that both temperament and character factors are involved in BN."
"Bulimic individuals were high in harm avoidance and low in self-directedness. Their mothers were distinguished by low self-directedness. The fathers were low in persistence. Harm avoidance of bulimic women positively correlated with harm avoidance and negatively with self-directedness ...
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- Press release article from: PR Newswire February 17, 2005 700+ words
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- Eating Disorders; Prevention.
- Newspaper article from: NWHRC Health Center - Eating Disorders March 16, 2005 700+ words
...their meals and weight is the goal of eating disorders screening and prevention programs...for crippling and life-threatening eating disorders. Parents can do a lot to prevent...Research Given the prevalence of eating disorders in the population, there is quite...
- Eating Disorders; Questions to Ask.
- Newspaper article from: NWHRC Health Center - Eating Disorders March 16, 2005 700+ words
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