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The aim of this study is to assess behaviors, eating disorder (ED), related cognitions, and core beliefs in university students. The sample was composed of 449 psychology students (13.2% men and 86.8% women). The instruments included sociodemographic and eating related data, the MAC questionnaire (Mizes Anorectic Cognitions), the ICA scale (Inventory of Eating Behaviors) and the SQ questionnaire (Schema Questionnaire). Results from inventories showed important ED symtomathology in a 10% of the sample. Women showed more severe behaviors and specific ED cognitions compared to men. Those students who had previous ED treatment presented more ED-related behaviors and more severe cognitions compared to those who did not have such a treatment. A strong association between ED-related behaviors and specific cognitions was found in this population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The British Association of Social Workers has actively opposed Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (ASBOs). It is the contention of this article that there is a pressing need to interrogate factors which are influencing and driving the ASBO agenda during the period of New Labour in Britain. The discussion begins by referring to the significance of key-words and phrases in social work and social policy. This is followed by an examination of the recent (re)appearance of concern about 'anti-social behaviour'. A critical overview of the White Paper Respect and Responsibility: Taking a Stand against Anti-Social Behaviour (Home Office, 2003a) is then provided. It is then argued that Tony Blair and former home secretary, David Blunkett, played distinctive roles in creating Britain's ASBO politics. This, moreover, is a politics which potentially narrows social work's role and purpose. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The social work literature reflects an increasing interest in spirituality; however, social workers appear to have different meanings of the term spirituality. Building on Canda's (1988a) conceptualization of spirituality, this article identifies and defines two meanings: spirituality-as-essence of human nature and spirituality-as-one-dimension of human experience. The different meanings of these concepts have important theoretical and practice implications. The theoretical implications include spirituality and the person as well as the beginning and development of a person's spirituality. The practice implications include views of well-being, dysfunctional behavior, and approaches to treatment. This article clarifies these definitions and their implications in order to promote greater conceptual consistency within the social work profession. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]