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  • Title: Primary prevention of eating disorders: a constructivist integration of mind and body strategies.
    Author: Scime M, Cook-Cottone C.
    Journal: Int J Eat Disord; 2008 Mar; 41(2):134-42. PubMed ID: 17957808.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: This study investigated the impact of a primary prevention program for eating disorders aimed at fifth-grade females. The curriculum was based on empirically validated risk and protective factors and incorporated interactive discourse, yoga, and relaxation into 10 weekly sessions. METHOD: Pre- and post-test data from five groups conducted over 2 years were combined for a total of 75 participants. Data were also collected from 69 control group participants. RESULTS: Results indicate completion of the group resulted in a significant decrease on scales from the Eating Disorder Inventory-2 measuring body dissatisfaction and bulimia, as well as an increase on the Social scale of the Multidimensional Self-Concept Scale. CONCLUSION: The results demonstrate mixed support for the Girls' Group prevention program. Implications for practice and future research are discussed.
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