Intensity of family dysfunction is associated with severity of adolescent anorexia nervosa

Bibliographic Data

ID12517543
AuthorsMichel Rousseau (Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières), Isabelle Thibault (0000-0002-2161-2124, Université de Sherbrooke, corresponding author), Christina Blier (Université Laval), Johana Monthuy-Blanc (0000-0001-5610-4122, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières), Luc Touchette (0000-0001-9204-864X, Université de Sherbrooke), Roselyne T Savard (Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières), Robert Pauzé (Université de Sherbrooke)
Year2020
Volume28
Issue1
Pages370-381
Publication date2020-02-04
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Family Studies (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1322-9400 • E-ISSN: 1839-3543
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/13229400.2020.1724817
OpenAlexW3005289507
LanguageEN
References cited47

Objectives. To identify the presence of distinct family profiles in anorexia nervosa and to assess the association between the severity of the families’ dysfunction and the severity of the adolescents’ clinical profiles. Methods. One hundred and eighty-one adolescents (12–18 years old) with anorexia nervosa were recruited in specialized eating disorder programmes and filled out validated questionnaires. Results. Four family profiles were identified based on the severity of the families’ dysfunction. About 75% of the families showed few or no difficulties. Adolescents presented more severe psychological profiles when their families displayed more severe dysfunctional profiles. Conclusion. Only 7.2% of the families were characterized by a generalized relational disorder. Relationships between family dysfunction and adolescents’ psychological dysfunction should be considered for the selection of interventions

Anorexia nervosa · Eating disorders · Intensity (physics · Psychiatry · Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues · Clinical Psychology · Eating Disorders and Behaviors · Impact of Technology on Adolescents · Medicine · Psychology