The Application of Self-Determination Theory to Eating Disorders

Matusitz, Jonathan; Martin, Jacqueline

doi:10.1080/15401383.2013.850392

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“…For example, being critical of commercial content on SNSs and having high self-esteem, low appearance schemas, and lower tendencies to engage in social comparison buffers against the effect of SNSs on body satisfaction in females, suggesting that not all individuals are susceptible to negative consequences (Ahadzadeh, Sharif, & Ong, 2017;Kim & Park, 2016;Tamplin et al, 2018). One factor considered important in explaining differences in perceived sociocultural pressures around body image is self-determination (Matusitz & Martin, 2013;Pelletier, Dion, & Lévesque, 2004).…”

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The effect of basic psychological needs and exposure to idealised Facebook images on university students’ body satisfaction

Brichacek¹,

Neill²,

Murray³

2018

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Exposure to ideal body types in the media has been consistently linked to reduced body satisfaction. Images posted on social networking sites may also impact body satisfaction by portraying idealised standards of physical attractiveness promoted by peers. This study draws on self-determination theory to examine whether satisfaction of basic psychological needs (autonomy, competence, and relatedness) protects against the negative effect of viewing Facebook images depicting an ideal body type on body satisfaction. Female (n = 141) and male (n = 48) university students were randomly assigned to view either a body-ideal image or a travel image presented on a mock Facebook profile. Viewing body-ideal imagery resulted in significantly lower body satisfaction compared to viewing travel imagery (d = -0.37). Satisfaction of the needs for autonomy and competence predicted higher baseline body satisfaction; however, none of the psychological needs protected against the negative effect of viewing body-ideal imagery on body satisfaction. Limitations included brief exposure to a single Facebook image and use of a convenience sample. Future research may benefit from measuring body image-specific rather than general psychological need satisfaction to predict state changes in body satisfaction.

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The effect of basic psychological needs and exposure to idealised Facebook images on university students’ body satisfaction

Brichacek¹,

Neill²,

Murray³

2018

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“…Several studies have demonstrated the importance of acquiring satisfaction of all three needs in studies of a group of adults in Belgium evaluating sleep quality (Campbell et al, 2015) and Syrian refugees suffering from psychological distress (Weinstein et al, 2016). Furthermore, the basic psychological need assumptions of the SDT have also contributed to several mental and physical health studies that measured daytime functioning and sleep (Campbell et al, 2015), eating disorders (Matusitz & Martin, 2013), behavioral healthcare (Vansteenkiste & Ryan, 2013), predictability of mental health disorders (Zhou et al, 2017), and interventions for depression, weight loss (Legault, 2017), and diabetes (Moreau et al, 2015). These studies employed the SDT extensively across several spectrums, although many more studies have utilized the SDT framework over the years.…”

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Addressing Depression and Psychological Need Satisfaction of Post-Cesarean Mothers

Smith

2023

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There were 1,174,545 cesarean births in the United States in 2021, with 316,349 being considered low risk/uncomplicated (meaning no multiple births, breech presentation, prior cesarean delivery, and preterm gestation). A challenging recovery period for those mothers impacts the fulfillment of their needs. Mothers experiencing a cesarean birth may experience mood disturbances, feelings of loss of control, and higher risks of pain, infection, and internal injury, requiring extended recovery. It is assumed that challenges of the postpartum period after cesarean delivery are linked to a mother's psychological health, as physical and psychological health is interrelated. Millions of mothers self-report symptoms of PPD and are often untreated or undiagnosed, even though research shows that the physical process includes factors contributing to postpartum depression. However, it is unclear if there is any significance between levels of postpartum depression and levels of basic need satisfaction/fulfillment for mothers who experience a cesarean delivery. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the connection in which depression predicts levels of need satisfaction, applying the self-determination theory. The original research question inquires if the level of depression can be used to predict levels of basic need satisfaction (i.e., autonomy, competence, relatedness) with mothers' post-CS. A predictive quantitative nonexperimental study was chosen to carry out the research. The participants included 157 American mothers, women who were 20 -54 years of age, experienced an uncomplicated CS, and were willing to self-report on the Postpartum Depression Screening Scale (PDSS) and the Balanced Measure of Psychological Needs (BMPN) scale, as well as report demographic information (age and race) through an online survey. The PDSS consisted of total scores that were categorized into two groups: High (score ≥ 60) and Low (score ≤ 59). The BMPN consisted of six variables identified by the instrument, including 5-point Likert scaled scores for satisfaction/dissatisfaction of autonomy, competence, and relatedness. The findings illustrated that when the age and race variables were How to cite this paper: Smith, D. (2023). Addressing Depression and Psychological Need Satisfaction of Post-Cesarean Mothers.

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“…Much effort has been devoted in last decades to prevent and reduce disordered eating behaviors. It becomes clear that a deeper understanding of the etiology of these disorders and of the motivational processes potentially involved in their development are needed to develop more effective public health initiatives and interventions ( Matusitz & Martin, 2013 ; Verstuyf, Patrick, Vansteenkiste, & Teixeira, 2012 ).…”

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Disordered eating behaviors through the lens of self-determination theory

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This study aimed to verify a conceptual model of eating regulation based on the Self-Determination Theory. This model suggests that basic psychological needs satisfaction is related to general self-determined motivation and autonomous regulation toward eating, which in turn are associated with less disordered eating behaviors and attitudes and better satisfaction with life. Two hundred thirty-nine women without an eating disorder completed self-reported questionnaires. The hypothesized model was tested with a serial multiple mediation analysis using PROCESS macro. The overall indirect effect of basic psychological needs satisfaction on life satisfaction through the three mediators, i.e. general motivation, regulation of eating behaviors, and eating behaviors and attitudes, was significant. Results are coherent with the Self-Determination Theory and add to past research by suggesting that basic psychological needs satisfaction might be a key target when addressing women’s disordered eating behaviors and attitudes.

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The Application of Self-Determination Theory to Eating Disorders

Cited by 7 publications

References 48 publications

The effect of basic psychological needs and exposure to idealised Facebook images on university students’ body satisfaction

The effect of basic psychological needs and exposure to idealised Facebook images on university students’ body satisfaction

Addressing Depression and Psychological Need Satisfaction of Post-Cesarean Mothers

Disordered eating behaviors through the lens of self-determination theory

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