Jawed, Aisha;
(2024)
Assessment of sleep and cognition in individuals with Eating Disorders in the UK and Saudi Arabia.
Doctoral thesis (Ph.D), UCL (University College London).
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Abstract
This thesis makes a novel contribution by mapping out sleep profiles and associations between sleep, general mental health, and cognition in adults with eating disorders in the UK and Saudi Arabia. The thesis is divided into seven chapters, each detailing a distinct aspect of the research. Chapter One introduces the topic, describing sleep architecture and emphasising the importance of sleep for healthy physiological and psychological functioning. Chapter Two reviews the literature, providing an overview of eating disorders, their various forms, and impacts. Chapter Three details Study 1, which aimed to characterise eating disorders within the population in Saudi Arabia, examining both males and females. Chapter Four presents Study 2, which explored the impact of COVID-19 on individuals with eating disorders in Saudi Arabia through the use of thematic analysis. This chapter focuses on individuals’ experiences with lifestyle changes, mental health, perceptions of helpful resources, and coping strategies. Chapter Five discusses includes Study 3, which investigated the relationships between eating disorders, mood, and sleep among males with eating disorders. This study utilised a combination of actigraphy recordings and self-reported questionnaires, analysing data from 33 adult male participants diagnosed with anorexia. Chapter Six presents Study 4, which examined the relationship between sleep and cognitive profiles in women with anorexia nervosa in Saudi Arabia. Study 5 within this chapter examines the association between mental health status and sleep in women with AN. Chapter Seven provides a general discussion of the findings presented in the previous chapters, relating them to mental health and cultural factors. It also considers wider implications for future research and practices in countries such as Saudi Arabia where cultural norms are very important factors to consider within the healthcare system. In summary, this thesis offers significant insights into the interplay between sleep, mental health, and cognitive functioning in adults with eating disorders, with a particular focus on the cultural contexts of Saudi Arabia.
| Type: | Thesis (Doctoral) |
|---|---|
| Qualification: | Ph.D |
| Title: | Assessment of sleep and cognition in individuals with Eating Disorders in the UK and Saudi Arabia |
| Language: | English |
| Additional information: | Copyright © The Author 2022. Original content in this thesis is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/). Any third-party copyright material present remains the property of its respective owner(s) and is licensed under its existing terms. Access may initially be restricted at the author’s request. |
| 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/10202364 |
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