TY - JOUR
T1 - Comorbid psychiatric diagnosis and psychological correlates of eating disorders in dance students
AU - Liu, Chao Yu
AU - Tseng, Mei Chih Meg
AU - Chang, Chin Hao
AU - Fang, David
AU - Lee, Ming Been
N1 - Funding Information:
Data collection of this study was supported by one grant from the National Science Council Taiwan ( NSC 93-2314-B-002-258 ) and manuscript preparation was supported by two other grants ( NSC 100-2410-H-002-039-MY2 and NSC 102-2325-B-002-088 ). The authors acknowledge statistical assistance provided by the Taiwan Clinical Trial Bioinformatics and Statistical Center, Training Center, and Pharmacogenomics Laboratory (founded by National Research Program for Biopharmaceuticals, at the National Science Council of Taiwan; NSC 102-2325-B-002-088 ), and the Department of Medical Research in the National Taiwan University Hospital.
Publisher Copyright:
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PY - 2016/2/1
Y1 - 2016/2/1
N2 - Background/Purpose: Although dancers are at risk for eating disorders (EDs), little is known about the features of EDs among the dance population. This study explores the prevalence of EDs, and their psychiatric comorbidities and correlates in dance students. Methods: In total, 442 female high-school dance students participated in a two-phase survey. All participants completed screening questionnaires as well as measures assessing teasing, self-esteem, perfectionism, body dissatisfaction, and personality. Of the participating students, 311 underwent the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV-TR Axis I Disorders. Results: Sixty-eight individuals (15.4%) had an ED by DSM-IV diagnosis. The prevalence of any co-occurring mood (47.1%) and anxiety disorders (30.9%) was high. Although low self-esteem, high neuroticism, and high psychological distress were associated with EDs in univariate analysis, only teasing for overweight and body image dissatisfaction were significantly associated with EDs by multivariate analysis. Conclusion: Prevention and intervention programs for dance students should include recognition and management of emotional disorders and strategies promoting positive body image and reducing the incidence of negative weight-related comments.
AB - Background/Purpose: Although dancers are at risk for eating disorders (EDs), little is known about the features of EDs among the dance population. This study explores the prevalence of EDs, and their psychiatric comorbidities and correlates in dance students. Methods: In total, 442 female high-school dance students participated in a two-phase survey. All participants completed screening questionnaires as well as measures assessing teasing, self-esteem, perfectionism, body dissatisfaction, and personality. Of the participating students, 311 underwent the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV-TR Axis I Disorders. Results: Sixty-eight individuals (15.4%) had an ED by DSM-IV diagnosis. The prevalence of any co-occurring mood (47.1%) and anxiety disorders (30.9%) was high. Although low self-esteem, high neuroticism, and high psychological distress were associated with EDs in univariate analysis, only teasing for overweight and body image dissatisfaction were significantly associated with EDs by multivariate analysis. Conclusion: Prevention and intervention programs for dance students should include recognition and management of emotional disorders and strategies promoting positive body image and reducing the incidence of negative weight-related comments.
KW - Body dissatisfaction
KW - Comorbidity
KW - Dance students
KW - Eating disorders
KW - Teasing
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U2 - 10.1016/j.jfma.2015.01.019
DO - 10.1016/j.jfma.2015.01.019
M3 - Article
C2 - 25769425
AN - SCOPUS:84960247102
SN - 0929-6646
VL - 115
SP - 113
EP - 120
JO - Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
JF - Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
IS - 2
ER -