Testing a dual-process family model in understanding the development of eating pathology: A structural equation modeling analysis
International Journal of Eating DisordersPublished 1 December 1996
Freedom Leung, Alex E. Schwartzman, Howard Steiger
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A dual-process family model was tested in understanding the relationships among dysfunctional family relationships, family preoccupation with weight and appearance, and body- and self-esteem problems in the development of eating and psychiatric symptoms.
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Findings are discussed in relation to the possible mechanisms by which dysfunctional family relationships and family preoccupation with weight may predispose girls to eating pathology.
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