Dann, Kelly M;
Harrison, Amy;
Veldre, Aaron;
Hay, Phillipa;
Touyz, Stephen;
(2024)
Embracing a different outlook: Strengths and goals of individuals currently in treatment for anorexia nervosa.
Eating and Weight Disorders - Studies on Anorexia, Bulimia and Obesity
, 29
, Article 63. 10.1007/s40519-024-01689-x.
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Abstract
Purpose: Developing personal goals beyond weight and shape, and promoting the agency to pursue those goals, could aid in treatment and recovery from anorexia nervosa (AN). This research explores the strengths, interests and goals of individuals currently receiving treatment for AN and evaluates how treatment services are supporting them to work towards personal goals across all areas of everyday life. // Method: A total of 58 community-dwelling adults currently receiving treatment for anorexia nervosa at any stage of recovery completed the Client Assessment of Strengths, Interests and Goals Self-Report (CASIG-SR). Participants reported their goals for accommodation, work and study, interpersonal relationships, recreational activities, spirituality, religion or life purpose, physical health and mental health, and the personal strengths and supports needed to achieve those goals. Concordance scores were calculated between importance of personal goals and level of support from current services regarding these goals. // Results: Themes identified across goals, strengths and supports were Connection, Independence & Confidence, Meaning & Self: The Real Me, and Stability & Balance. Work and study goals and strengths were identified strongly. The key support needed was stability from the current treatment team to provide a stable base for change. Concordance scores indicate support provided for personal goals was less than the importance of the goal to the individual. // Conclusion: Results suggest goals for everyday living are critical to recovery in anorexia nervosa. Specific clinical considerations to increase motivation and hope are increased access to peer support, a focus on increasing positive affect, supporting safe exercise and promoting outdoor experiences and connection with nature. // Level III: Evidence obtained from well-designed cohort or case–control analytic studies.
| Type: | Article |
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| Title: | Embracing a different outlook: Strengths and goals of individuals currently in treatment for anorexia nervosa |
| Location: | Germany |
| Open access status: | An open access version is available from UCL Discovery |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s40519-024-01689-x |
| Publisher version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40519-024-01689-x |
| Language: | English |
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| Keywords: | Anorexia nervosa; Eating disorders; Recovery; Strengths; Goals; Positive psychology; Personal recovery |
| UCL classification: | UCL UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Education UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Education > UCL Institute of Education UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Education > UCL Institute of Education > IOE - Psychology and Human Development |
| URI: | https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10198527 |
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