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[Self-image of female adolescents suffering from anorexia nervosa].
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Psychiatria polska [Psychiatr Pol] 2005 Jul-Aug; Vol. 39 (4), pp. 709-17. - Publication Year :
- 2005
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Abstract
- Aim: The paper presents results of research concerning the differences in some aspects of self-image between female adolescents with anorexia nervosa (who meet criteria of DSM-IV) and their healthy peers.<br />Method: Each group consisted of 30 individuals. They completed the Offer Self-Image Questionnaire for Adolescents (OSIQ). It is a self-descriptive personality test that can be used for measuring the adjustment of adolescents between the ages of thirteen and nineteen.<br />Results: The study revealed some interesting differences between groups. They refer mainly to emotional aspects of their functioning.<br />Conclusions: The basic conclusion is that self-image of anorectic girls is much more disturbed than of the healthy girls. Significant differences are presented and discussed according to the literature.
Details
- Language :
- Polish
- ISSN :
- 0033-2674
- Volume :
- 39
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Psychiatria polska
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 16237976