Graduate Research Papers
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Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Keywords
Eating disorders;
Abstract
Anorexia nervosa is a chronic and sometimes fatal illness characterized by physical and psychological complications. Although no etiology for this illness has been determined, this paper presents a psychological etiology based on a synthesis of both traditional and current literature. The influence of culture, the therapeutic alliance, and client resistance are also considered. Relapse is common and the illness may last for many years. The health care community has addressed the complexity and chronicity of this illness by using a multi-component approach that includes psychoeducation, cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic interventions, family therapy, and psychopharmacology.
Year of Submission
2001
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Educational Leadership, Counseling, and Postsecondary Education
First Advisor
Wanpen Murgatroyd
Date Original
2001
Object Description
1 PDF file (31 pages)
Copyright
©2001 Arlene LaGary
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
LaGary, Arlene, "Anorexia nervosa : a psychological perspective of etiology and current treatment procedures" (2001). Graduate Research Papers. 1056.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/grp/1056
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