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Metacognition in anorexia nervosa, dieting and non‐dieting controls: A preliminary investigation
Author(s) -
Cooper Myra J.,
Grocutt Elizabeth,
Deepak Kavita,
Bailey Emma
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
british journal of clinical psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.479
H-Index - 92
eISSN - 2044-8260
pISSN - 0144-6657
DOI - 10.1348/014466506x115245
Subject(s) - dieting , metacognition , psychology , anorexia nervosa , cognition , developmental psychology , clinical psychology , eating disorders , psychiatry , weight loss , medicine , obesity
Objective The aim of the current study was to provide a preliminary investigation of the presence of metacognition in anorexia nervosa (AN). Method Female participants with a history of AN ( N =16), dieters ( N =15) and non‐dieting controls ( N =17) completed self‐report questionnaires, including one assessing five dimensions of metacognition. Results Those with a history of AN, compared to both control groups, had higher scores on metacognition; indicating higher levels of uncontrollability and danger; cognitive confidence; need for control; and cognitive self‐consciousness, but not higher levels of positive beliefs. Conclusion Metacognition is worthy of further study in those with a history of AN.