Self-Forgiveness in Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2012
Originally Published In
Eating Disorders:The Journal of Treatment & Prevention
Volume Number
20
Issue Number
1
Page Numbers
31-41
Abstract
This study investigated whether low levels of self-forgiveness were associated with eating disorder symptomatology. Participating women (N = 51) had diagnoses of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or no eating disorder diagnosis. They completed 3 measures of self-forgiveness. Women with eating disorders had lower levels of self-forgiveness compared with control participants. Results suggest that incorporating self-forgiveness interventions into current eating disorder treatments should be evaluated in future research as they might enhance clinical outcomes.
