Compulsive exercise and shame in eating disorders.
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Examining the Relationship between Compulsive Exercise and Shame in Individuals with an Eating Disorder
IRAS ID
181781
Contact name
Lara Green
Contact email
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 11 months, 30 days
Research summary
Previous research has found that individuals with an eating disorder (ED) tend to experience higher levels of shame than those in the general population. Similarly, compulsive exercise has also been found to be a common feature among individuals with an eating disorder (ED). Very little research has examined the link between these two phenomenon and therefore this study aims to examine whether there is a relationship between shame and compulsive exercise in an ED population. The study will recruit 64 individuals aged 16 or over, who have a diagnosis of either Anorexia-nervosa, Bulimia-nervosa, Binge-eating disorder or Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder, and are open to mental health services for treatment. Participants will be asked to complete a series of questionnaires examining their attitudes and feelings towards exercise and shame, as well as additional questions regarding demographic information and mood. The results will be examined to determine whether there is a relationship between compulsive exercise and shame in an ED population. Post-hoc analysis will also explore the relationship with regards to individual facets of shame and ED symptomatology.
REC name
West of Scotland REC 5
REC reference
15/WS/0235
Date of REC Opinion
19 Nov 2015
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion