Naslov
Schools prevention programs for eating disorders in Croatia: A controlled study with six-months of follow-up

Autori
Pokrajac-Bulian, Alessandra ; Živčić-Bećirević, Ivanka ; Calugi, Simona ; Dalle Grave, Riccardo

Izvornik
Eating and weight disorders (1124-4909) 11 (2006), 4; 171-178

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
school prevention program ; dieting ; self-esteem ; eating disorders symptoms ; early adolescence

Sažetak
The main purpose of this pilot study was to evaluate the efficacy of a school-based program of eating disorders prevention on a sample of young adolescents in Croatia. The program was designed to reduce dietary restraint and preoccupation with shape and weight. 139 students (69 boys and 70 girls ; mean age 12.8) were evaluated, 75 participated in the program (experimental group) and 64 formed the control group. Outcome measures included eating disorders attitudes, dieting behavior, self-esteem, and knowledge of the topics covered by the program. Outcome measures were evaluated one week before the intervention, one week afterwards, and during a follow-up of six months. The program significantly reduced eating disorders attitudes, dieting behavior, and improved knowledge in female experimental group. A significant and positive effect on eating disorders attitude and knowledge, but not on dietary habits, was noticed in male experimental group. No significant effects were observed in the control group. The findings of this prevention program give encouraging results and should be evaluated in further studies on larger samples.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Psihologija

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