Disordered eating behaviours, body image and social networking in a type 1 diabetes population

Bibliographic Data

ID4227195
AuthorsIrini L Verbist (0000-0003-2784-3457, University of Nottingham), Laura Condon (0000-0002-7039-3095, University of Nottingham)
Year2021
Volume26
Issue11
Pages1791-1802
Publication date2021-09-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Health Psychology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1359-1053 • E-ISSN: 1461-7277
PublisherSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/1359105319888262
PMID31749375
OpenAlexW2990607495
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited33

The purpose of this study was twofold: to examine predictors of disordered eating behaviours and body image dissatisfaction, including social networking, among type 1 diabetes population, and to qualitatively explore the relationship between type 1 diabetes management and body image. A convenience sample of 121 type 1 diabetes patients ( F = 106; Mage = 36 ± 6.5) was collected via online questionnaires, of which 98 patients responded to two open-ended questions. Young age and negative body image explained 58.8 per cent of disordered eating variance, while body weight and social networking negatively contributed to poor body image (29.9%). Qualitative analysis revealed three themes: no control over body weight, limitation in clothing options and discomfort towards medical equipment

Diabetes mellitus · Disordered eating · Eating disorders · Environmental health · Obesity · Overweight · Population · Type 2 diabetes · Weight management · Eating Disorders and Behaviors · Health and Lifestyle Studies · Medicine · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet · Psychology · Clinical Psychology · Endocrinology · Gerontology

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