Investigating cognitive factors related to eating disorders


You are invited to take part in this research investigating the role of cognitive flexibility, perfectionism and rumination in eating disorders and disordered eating behaviours. This project aims to clarify the role of various cognitive factors in eating disorders. This research will investigate the role of cognitive flexibility and related processes (e.g. rumination, perfectionism, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and self-efficacy) in the maintenance of disordered eating symptoms. The improved understanding of eating disorders and cognitive factors developed through this research may aid in the development of effective treatments for eating disorders.



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