The role of Intolerance of Uncertainty in Disordered Eating Behaviours: A literature review.

Wygłosiła: Lila Rudaś
Na: 30. ISSC w Gdańsku

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INTRODUCTION
Eating disorder behaviors are sometimes adopted as a way to directly cope with uncertainty, with restriction providing a sense of security or predictability. (Sternheim et al. 2011b).
AIM
The aim of this literature review is to examine the role of Intolerance of uncertainty in Disordered Eating Behaviours, focusing on scientific research from 2015 to present.
METHODS AND MATERIALS
A total of 35 scientific articles were reviewed from the following databases: PubMed, Google Scholar and EBSCO.
DISCUSSION
Clinical and epidemiological research consistently shows that anxiety disorders frequently co-occur at higher rates in individuals with eating disorders. (Godier & Park, 2014; Kaye, Bulik, Thornton, Barbarich, & Masters, 2004). Intolerance of uncertainty (IU) is a transdiagnostic process contributing to the maintenance of anxiety disorders (Alice Kesby, Sarah Maguire, Lenny R Vartanian, Jessica R. Grisham 2017). In a study conducted by Sterheim et al in 2011b, participants reported that experiencing uncertainty often led to feeling ‘out of control’ and resulted in efforts to maximise certainty through activities aimed to reduce the negative feelings.
CONCLUSION
Exploring the role of Intolerance of Uncertainty in disordered eating is to this day crucial for understanding its impact on the development and maintenance of Disordered Eating Behaviours. Reviewing existing research helps identify gaps, inform better interventions, and improve early detection, leading to more effective treatment outcomes.

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