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The self and eating disorders
Author(s) -
BardoneCone Anna M.,
Thompson Katherine A.,
Miller Alexandra J.
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of personality
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.082
H-Index - 144
eISSN - 1467-6494
pISSN - 0022-3506
DOI - 10.1111/jopy.12448
Subject(s) - psychology , narcissism , eating disorders , self compassion , perfectionism (psychology) , context (archaeology) , clarity , self , self concept , intervention (counseling) , developmental psychology , clinical psychology , psychotherapist , social psychology , mindfulness , psychiatry , paleontology , biochemistry , chemistry , biology
In our review, we focus on self‐related constructs in the context of eating disorders with four aims. First, we examine a variety of self‐related constructs that have been theoretically and empirically linked to the development and course of eating disorders. In addition to the more well‐researched constructs of self‐esteem and self‐efficacy, we also report on findings related to selflessness, contingent self‐worth, self‐objectification, ego‐syntonicity, self‐concept clarity, self‐compassion, social comparison, self‐oriented perfectionism/self‐criticism, and narcissism. Second, we discuss self‐related constructs that may be especially relevant to comorbidities common among those with eating disorders. Third, we review intervention and prevention programs where self‐related constructs play a prominent role. Lastly, we share future research directions regarding self‐related constructs and eating disorders that we believe will advance a deeper understanding of the role of the self in the eating disorders.