Co-Rumination of Fat Talk and Weight Control Practices: An Application of Confirmation Theory

Arroyo, Analisa; Segrin, Chris; Harwood, Jake; Bonito, Joseph A.

doi:10.1080/10410236.2016.1140263

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“…Additionally, exposure to weight loss-encouraging talk, which is frequent among individuals with EDs, can strengthen unhealthy food and body related cognitions. Such conversation patterns, termed “Fat Talks,” were found to be related to negative affect, depression, and feelings of guilt ( 54 ), as well as to ED-related behaviors and cognitions such as body dissatisfaction and bingeing and purging behavior ( 55 ).…”

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Siblings of Individuals With Eating Disorders: A Review of the Literature

2020

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Eating disorders (EDs) are serious psychopathologies characterized by a persistent disturbance in eating or eating-related behavior. Studies have shown EDs' detrimental consequences not only for patients, but also for their families. Nevertheless, a specific group that has so far been neglected, in both the research and clinical fields, are siblings of individuals with EDs. In an effort to identify this population's needs, and to facilitate effective prevention and treatment, this paper aims to review the existing literature on the subject, and examine siblings' personal experience, ways of coping, and levels of psychopathology. PubMed and PsycNet databases were searched with no publication date restrictions, yielding 26 relevant papers. Studies were categorized according to common themes they addressed, and subsequently summarized by highlighting common features, as well as information unique to each study. Several themes emerged, including emotional well-being, psychopathology, social consequences, family dynamics, and coping strategies. Results show that EDs experienced by one individual have significant effects on one's siblings, such as a decrease in quality of life, social isolation, and elevated familial strain. In several studies siblings were found to have elevated levels of psychopathology and EDs related symptoms. Nevertheless, findings' nature and magnitude were highly varied. The review indicates the need for further studies that will examine possible intra-and interpersonal moderating factors for EDs' impact on wellbeing among siblings, and take into consideration the substantial heterogeneity in studies conducted thus far. Additionally, this review highlights the need for novel and effective interventions, specifically targeting this at-risk group.

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Siblings of Individuals With Eating Disorders: A Review of the Literature

2020

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“…At the same time, the relevance of food and eating to health and body image has become a dominant discourse. Fatness is stigmatized, “fat talk” is associated with body dissatisfaction and abnormal eating practices, while thinness and muscularity are valued as the ideal body form . What is the evidence that these changes in the food environment could lead to changes in eating behaviours?…”

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Are trans diagnostic models of eating disorders fit for purpose? A consideration of the evidence for food addiction

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Euro Eating Disorders Rev

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Explanatory models for eating disorders have changed over time to account for changing clinical presentations. The transdiagnostic model evolved from the maintenance model, which provided the framework for cognitive behavioural therapy for bulimia nervosa. However, for many individuals (especially those at the extreme ends of the weight spectrum), this account does not fully fit. New evidence generated from research framed within the food addiction hypothesis is synthesized here into a model that can explain recurrent binge eating behaviour. New interventions that target core maintenance elements identified within the model may be useful additions to a complex model of treatment for eating disorders.

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“…An adaptation of Rose's (2002) Co-rumination Questionnaire was utilized to measure daughters' perceptions of corumination between mothers and daughters, specifically focusing on the degree to which they discuss weight-related concerns (see Arroyo et al 2015). Daughters responded to six items (e.g., BIn general, when my mom and I talk about problems with our weight, '…we repeatedly talk about our problems with our weight over and over again' and '…we talk about our problems with our weight a lot in order to understand why we are so unhappy about our weight'^) on 5-point Likert scales (1 = never; 5 = always).…”

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The Relationship between Mother-Daughter Self-Objectification: Identifying Direct, Indirect, and Conditional Direct Effects

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Grounded in aspects of objectification theory, social learning theory, and attachment theory, we investigated the extent to which mothers' and daughters' selfobjectification were related to one another's and also identified three potential intervening factors. Specifically, we hypothesized a (statistical) direct effect of mothers' selfobjectification on that of their daughters' (H1), as well as investigated a conditional direct effect (i.e., maternal care) (H2) and two indirect effects (i.e., co-rumination and mothers' weight concerns) (H3) as intervening factors that may help explain the relationship between mothers' and daughters' self-objectification. A sample of 199 U.S. undergraduate women and their mothers completed an online survey; daughters and mothers mean ages were 19.42 and 50.15, respectively, with a majority of them reporting a normal body mass index (daughters: 23.05; mothers: 25.74) and being White/Caucasian (daughters: 79.4 %; mothers: 80.9 %). The results generally supported the hypotheses. First, H1 was confirmed: Mothers' and daughters' self-objectification were positively related to one another's. Second, perceived maternal care was found to moderate this relationship, such that daughters reported higher levels of self-objectification when they perceived their mothers to be less caring; thus, H2 was confirmed. Third, H3 was partially confirmed: Perceived corumination about weight with mothers, but not perceived mothers' weight-related concerns, was found to be a significant mediator. These results suggest that mothers can serve as protective or inhibitory factors in daughters' experience of self-objectification depending on mothers' level of care and their direct communication with their daughters' about their bodies.

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Co-Rumination of Fat Talk and Weight Control Practices: An Application of Confirmation Theory

Cited by 19 publications

References 51 publications

Siblings of Individuals With Eating Disorders: A Review of the Literature

Siblings of Individuals With Eating Disorders: A Review of the Literature

Are trans diagnostic models of eating disorders fit for purpose? A consideration of the evidence for food addiction

The Relationship between Mother-Daughter Self-Objectification: Identifying Direct, Indirect, and Conditional Direct Effects

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