Health Sciences Degree Level: PhD Abstract ID# 1363
Graduate/Faculty Category: Health Sciences Degree Level: PhD Abstract ID# 1363
An evaluation of survey-based minimal intervention Jennifer L. O’Flynn, Rachel F. Rodgers and Debra L. Franko
Introduction
Eating disorders are frequent among college-aged populations, and therefore inexpensive and effective intervention and prevention practices are needed. The extant literature suggests that self-assessment in and of itself can change risky health behaviors. We hypothesized that simply asking participants to assess their current behaviors and thoughts related to body image and eating disorders would result in a decrease in negative body image and eating concerns.
Objectives
The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of a brief online survey on behaviors and thought patterns related to eating disorders.
Results
A paired-samples t-test was conducted to evaluate the impact of completing the intervention survey on participants’ scores on the EDE-Q subscales. We found a statistically significant decrease in the EDE-Q scores for Eating Concern and Shape Concern subscales, p
An evaluation of survey-based minimal intervention Jennifer L. O’Flynn, Rachel F. Rodgers and Debra L. Franko
Introduction
Eating disorders are frequent among college-aged populations, and therefore inexpensive and effective intervention and prevention practices are needed. The extant literature suggests that self-assessment in and of itself can change risky health behaviors. We hypothesized that simply asking participants to assess their current behaviors and thoughts related to body image and eating disorders would result in a decrease in negative body image and eating concerns.
Objectives
The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of a brief online survey on behaviors and thought patterns related to eating disorders.
Results
A paired-samples t-test was conducted to evaluate the impact of completing the intervention survey on participants’ scores on the EDE-Q subscales. We found a statistically significant decrease in the EDE-Q scores for Eating Concern and Shape Concern subscales, p
