Self-disgust in eating disorders Version 1.0
Research type
Research Study
Full title
An exploration of self-disgust in females with eating disorders
IRAS ID
205880
Contact name
Fatima Marinho
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of East London
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 11 months, 30 days
Research summary
Over recent years there has been a growing interest in the emotion of disgust, with research suggesting it may play a role in the aetiology and maintenance of eating disorders, though evidence is inconsistent. More recently, researchers have suggested that self-disgust rather than general disgust plays a significant role in eating disorders. Despite these emerging findings questions exist in relation to the nature of self-disgust in eating disorders, including how it is experienced and managed. This study aims to address this gap in the literature by taking a qualitative approach to explore how women with eating disorders understand, experience and manage self-disgust. The researcher will interview women with an active eating disorder (anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, eating disorder not otherwise specified or binge eating disorder) receiving support from Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust and West London Mental Health NHS Trust. The interview will involve answering questions such as how do you describe self-disgust and what makes you feel disgusted with yourself. It is hoped that the findings of this study will inform emotion-based theoretical models of eating disorders and psychological interventions, and thereby support those affected with eating disorders in a more effective way.
REC name
London - Surrey Borders Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
16/LO/1262
Date of REC Opinion
16 Aug 2016
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion