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View article: Outcomes of a randomised controlled trial of a digital intervention targeting eating disorder symptoms in cisgender sexual minority men
Outcomes of a randomised controlled trial of a digital intervention targeting eating disorder symptoms in cisgender sexual minority men Open
Objective: There is an unmet need for evidence-based and widely accessible interventions designed to treat eating disorders in sexual minority men, given their heightened vulnerability to developing disordered eating. Digital interventions…
View article: Development and implementation of a credentialing system for clinicians providing eating disorder care
Development and implementation of a credentialing system for clinicians providing eating disorder care Open
With eating disorder prevalence increasing in Australia and around the world, it is critical that clinicians are trained in eating disorder treatment and that people with eating disorders, their families and supports can identify suitably …
View article: ANZAED eating disorder credentialed clinician perceptions and experiences of professional development
ANZAED eating disorder credentialed clinician perceptions and experiences of professional development Open
Background The ANZAED Eating Disorder Credential (the Credential) is the first national and cross discipline program to be developed that specifies the standard of qualifications, knowledge, and ongoing professional development activities …
View article: Outcomes of professional development to support capacity to provide eating disorder treatment and exploration of service level barriers
Outcomes of professional development to support capacity to provide eating disorder treatment and exploration of service level barriers Open
View article: The ANZAED Eating Disorder Credential for health care providers: clinician perspectives
The ANZAED Eating Disorder Credential for health care providers: clinician perspectives Open
View article: Measurement in sociocultural research on body image: Issues and solutions
Measurement in sociocultural research on body image: Issues and solutions Open
Measurement plays a critical role in testing and refinement of sociocultural theories of body image and disordered eating. This paper provides a concise overview of the state of play in relation to measurement in the field, with a particul…
View article: Examining associations between body appreciation and positive well-being among young adults: A cross-sectional analysis
Examining associations between body appreciation and positive well-being among young adults: A cross-sectional analysis Open
Interest in positive body image stems from its contrast with negative body image. Research shows self-compassion and physical activity enhance body appreciation and positive well-being, yet their interaction in young adults is not well und…
View article: The relationship between media literacy and well-being: A systematic review and meta-analysis
The relationship between media literacy and well-being: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Media literacy and well-being are interconnected topics that have garnered increasing attention in recent years due to the proliferation of media platforms and the influence they can exert on individuals' mental health and overall well-bei…
View article: The relationship between media literacy and well-being: A systematic review and meta-analysis
The relationship between media literacy and well-being: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Media literacy and well-being are interconnected topics that have garnered increasing attention in recent years due to the proliferation of media platforms and the influence they can exert on individuals' mental health and overall well-bei…
View article: The Treatment Experiences of Vegetarians and Vegans with an Eating Disorder: A Qualitative Study
The Treatment Experiences of Vegetarians and Vegans with an Eating Disorder: A Qualitative Study Open
Background: Vegetarianism and veganism have long been tied to disordered eating and are frequently considered to be methods of limiting available food choices. Health professionals specializing in eating disorder treatment may modify their…
View article: Biopsychosocial correlates of body satisfaction in 7- to 8-year old children: a cross-sectional and prospective investigation
Biopsychosocial correlates of body satisfaction in 7- to 8-year old children: a cross-sectional and prospective investigation Open
View article: The Unmet Treatment Need for Eating Disorders: What Has Changed in More Than 10 Years? An Updated Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
The Unmet Treatment Need for Eating Disorders: What Has Changed in More Than 10 Years? An Updated Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis Open
Objective A minority of individuals with eating disorders seek help from health professionals qualified to provide eating disorder care. This review assessed the proportion of individuals with eating disorders who had sought help or receiv…
View article: Understanding what drives adolescent social media behaviours: Informing approaches for interventions
Understanding what drives adolescent social media behaviours: Informing approaches for interventions Open
While much research has explored the impacts of social media use, less is known about what factors drive use. The present study examined the relationships between potential drivers of social media use; namely social media literacy, motivat…
View article: Meeting abstracts from the 2022 ANZAED conference
Meeting abstracts from the 2022 ANZAED conference Open
Background: Current efforts by NEDC and ANZAED to implement a credentialing system for eating disorder clinicians aims to achieve a national minimum standard for training in evidence-based interventions.However, there is substantial eviden…
View article: Navigating Social Media, Body Image, and Eating Disorders: Recommendations for Policymakers and Researchers to Drive Positive Change
Navigating Social Media, Body Image, and Eating Disorders: Recommendations for Policymakers and Researchers to Drive Positive Change Open
View article: The unmet treatment need for eating disorders: What has changed in more than 10 years? An updated systematic review and meta-analysis
The unmet treatment need for eating disorders: What has changed in more than 10 years? An updated systematic review and meta-analysis Open
A minority of people with eating disorders seek and receive appropriate professional help. This review assessed the proportion of individuals with eating disorders who had sought help or received treatment, as an update to the Hart et al. …
View article: Psychotherapies for eating disorders: findings from a rapid review
Psychotherapies for eating disorders: findings from a rapid review Open
View article: Appearance and performance factors associated with muscle building supplement use and favourable attitudes towards anabolic steroids in adolescent boys
Appearance and performance factors associated with muscle building supplement use and favourable attitudes towards anabolic steroids in adolescent boys Open
Introduction The demand for appearance and performance enhancing substances, including muscle building supplements and anabolic androgenic steroids, is increasing in Australia. However, little is known about the associations between appear…
View article: What about young adults’ photo manipulation activity? The predictive role of body shame and the mediating effect of body esteem
What about young adults’ photo manipulation activity? The predictive role of body shame and the mediating effect of body esteem Open
In recent years, the centrality of photos on Social Networking Sites (SNSs) dramatically increased among young adults. The particular attention addressed to visual self-presentation might lead to body shame, influencing individuals’ body e…
View article: Pharmacotherapy, alternative and adjunctive therapies for eating disorders: findings from a rapid review
Pharmacotherapy, alternative and adjunctive therapies for eating disorders: findings from a rapid review Open
Background The current review broadly summarises the evidence base for pharmacotherapies and adjunctive and alternative therapies in the treatment of eating disorders and disordered eating. Methods This paper forms part of a Rapid Review s…
View article: Who's most at risk of poor body image? Identifying subgroups of adolescent social media users over the course of a year
Who's most at risk of poor body image? Identifying subgroups of adolescent social media users over the course of a year Open
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Issue Information Open
The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Family Therapy publishes relevant, innovative and original articles on the theory, research, teaching and practice of family therapy
View article: Eating disorder outcomes: findings from a rapid review of over a decade of research
Eating disorder outcomes: findings from a rapid review of over a decade of research Open
View article: Workforce training in family therapy and systemic practices: An evaluation framework and case study
Workforce training in family therapy and systemic practices: An evaluation framework and case study Open
Internationally, while the interdisciplinary field of family therapy and systemic practices is well established and evidence for therapeutic impact is advanced, evaluation of training and measurement of its impact lags behind. This paper a…
View article: Gaining consensus on clinical quality outcomes for eating disorders: Framework for the development of an Australian national minimum dataset
Gaining consensus on clinical quality outcomes for eating disorders: Framework for the development of an Australian national minimum dataset Open
Objectives Eating disorders (EDs) are complex psychiatric illnesses requiring multidisciplinary care across both mental and medical healthcare settings. Currently, no nationally comprehensive, consistent, agreed on or mandated data set or …
View article: Engagement with body image health promotion videos in adult men and women: differences between narrative, informational, and persuasive appeal approaches
Engagement with body image health promotion videos in adult men and women: differences between narrative, informational, and persuasive appeal approaches Open
View article: Prevention and early intervention in eating disorders: findings from a rapid review
Prevention and early intervention in eating disorders: findings from a rapid review Open
Background Eating disorders (EDs) are complex psychological disorders, with low rates of detection and early intervention. They can lead to significant mental and physical health complications, especially if intervention is delayed. Given …
View article: Epidemiology of eating disorders: population, prevalence, disease burden and quality of life informing public policy in Australia—a rapid review
Epidemiology of eating disorders: population, prevalence, disease burden and quality of life informing public policy in Australia—a rapid review Open
View article: Risk factors for eating disorders: findings from a rapid review
Risk factors for eating disorders: findings from a rapid review Open
Background Risk factors represent a range of complex variables associated with the onset, development, and course of eating disorders. Understanding these risk factors is vital for the refinement of aetiological models, which may inform th…
View article: Who's Most at Risk of Poor Body Image? Identifying Subgroups of Adolescent Social Media Users Over the Course of a Year
Who's Most at Risk of Poor Body Image? Identifying Subgroups of Adolescent Social Media Users Over the Course of a Year Open