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Measurement of compulsive exercise is important for the study of eating pathology in individuals who regularly participate in sport and exercise. The current study examined the factor structure, internal consistency and validity of the compulsive exercise test (CET) in regular exercisers. Participants were recruited via the internet and from sport clubs (n = 313 adults; M = 32 years; 57% female). A three-factor model for the CET was supported which included the weight control exercise, avoidance and rule-driven behaviour, and mood improvement subscales (fit statistics for the three-factor model: χ2SB= 4.39; CFI =.95; NNFI =.94, RMSEA =.100, 95% CI:.093—.110, AIC = 656.92). The subscales lack of exercise enjoyment and exercise rigidity were not retained. All factors demonstrated acceptable internal consistency with Cronbach's α =.77 to.91. The weight control exercise and avoidance and rule-driven behaviour subscales were significantly related to eating disorder symptoms. Given the association between CET subscales and eating disorder symptoms, the CET three-factor model may be informative when assessing eating pathology in individuals who regularly exercise. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Latinos are less likely to seek health care for eating disorders and more likely to drop out of treatment than members of other ethnic groups, highlighting existing challenges to engagement in traditional mental health care. This study explored the role of family in the treatment of adult Latinas with eating disorders through content analysis of family sessions adjunctive to cognitive behavioral therapy. This study yielded insight into the experiences of 10 Latinas with eating disorders (M age = 39.90 years) and 10 relatives (M age = 39.50) from the Promoviendo una Alimentación Saludable trial who were randomly selected to receive six family enhancement sessions. Data from 53 sessions were analyzed using a qualitative content analysis approach. Family intervention might serve as a valuable adjunct to conventional treatment by positively influencing social, family, and emotional support for Latinas with eating disorders. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background Among adults, personality traits have been implicated in the development and maintenance of eating disorders ( EDs); whether these findings extend to youth is unknown. The aim of this study was to investigate personality traits of adolescents with EDs. Methods A case-control approach was performed by comparing a clinical group of female adolescents with EDs ( n = 23) to a control group of adolescents in the general community ( n = 26) on personality traits of inhibited, self-demeaning, and borderline tendency. Controls were frequency-matched to cases on age and sex, were drawn from a similar geographic catchment area, and observed in the same year as clinical cases. Results The clinical group demonstrated significantly higher scores on self-demeaning ( F(1,47) = 41.39, p < .001, η2 = .075), borderline ( F(1,47) = 24.50, p < .001, η2 = .093), and inhibited ( F(1,47) = 13.33, p = .001, η2 = .014) personality styles. Adjustment for affective symptomatology diminished the strength of these relationships, but personality pathology still demarcated the group with clinical EDs. Conclusions The well-established link between personality pathology and EDs in adults generalised to adolescents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]