Year of Award
2013
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Type
Master of Arts (MA)
Degree Name
Clinical Psychology
Department or School/College
Department of Psychology
Committee Chair
Cameo Borntrager
Commitee Members
Cheryl Vandenburg, Darrell Stolle
Keywords
anorexia, bulimia, childhood, disordered eating, trauma
Publisher
University of Montana
Abstract
Past research has demonstrated that a correlation exists between trauma exposure and eating disorder pathology. Specifically, sexual abuse has been implicated in the development of eating disorders, with particular attention focused on bulimia nervosa. However, the relationship between other types of trauma exposure and eating pathology has yet to be delineated, particularly how different types of trauma exposure may be related to disordered eating behaviors. The current study explored this relationship. Results showed while some experiences of trauma history predicted a proportion of the variance associated with disordered eating behaviors, others showed a positive but not significant correlation. Clinical implications, especially those related to standardized trauma assessment and disordered eating behaviors, will be discussed.
Recommended Citation
Crosby, Lindsay Katherine, "RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN CHILDHOOD TRAUMA AND EATING PATHOLOGY" (2013). Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers. 816.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/etd/816
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