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M J Mallick

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PubMed1987

Behavioral and psychological traits of weight-conscious teenagers: a comparison of eating-disordered patients and high- and low-risk groups.

The present study was designed to test the clinical hunch that members of high-risk groups, such as athletes, have psychological traits similar to persons with eating disorders. Three groups of adolescent females (eating-disordered, athletes, and students) were studied to determine their menstrual, dieting, and exercise patterns and their self-images. Although the three groups fell on a continuum of anorexic-like behaviors, their self-images were not on a similar continuum. Eating-disordered females had the poorest self-images while athletes were the best adjusted of all three groups. Eating-disordered subjects exhibited extremely low scores on emotional tone and social relationships, suggesting that these dimensions of self-image may be characteristic which clearly distinguish the eating-disordered from so-called high-risk persons.

Adaptation, Psychological↗
PubMed1984

Anorexia nervosa and bulimia: questions and answers for school personnel.

By understanding the signs and symptoms of anorexia and bulimia, school personnel can play a vital role in the early detection and treatment measures necessary to successful treatment. This article answers questions most commonly asked about eating disorders by school personnel. It provides specific information about early detection measures, approaches to use when confronting the suspected student, and methods to facilitate entry into treatment.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1983

Health hazards of obesity and weight control in children: a review of the literature.

A review of the literature on the health hazards of obesity and weight control in children indicates: 1) methodological flaws tend to invalidate the assumption that obesity is a risk factor for this age group; 2) weight control by children and adolescents may cause a variety of health problems including retardation of growth, development, mental functioning, and reproductive capacity; and 3) preoccupation with weight control in this society makes it likely that weight control-related-health problems are common phenomena. Further research into the short and long-term consequences of obesity and weight control is necessary before enlightened clinical practice in this area is possible.

Adolescent↗
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Validity of the nursing diagnosis of relocation stress syndrome.

BACKGROUND: There have been no reports of validation studies on the nursing diagnosis of relocation stress syndrome (RSS). OBJECTIVES: To validate the presence of some defining characteristics of RSS in a group of long-term care residents relocated en masse to a new facility. METHODS: This study measured the effects of relocation on 106 elderly residents moved from one long-term care facility to another. The presence of five characteristics defining the nursing diagnosis of RSS (dependency, confusion, anxiety, depression, and withdrawal) were measured using the Multidimensional Observation Scale for Elderly Subjects (MOSES) scale, a tool previously validated for use among similar groups of individuals. Using the Chenitz model of relocation, measures were taken twice before and twice after the move to examine changes in these characteristics over time. No extraordinary efforts were made to alleviate RSS. RESULTS: Repeated measures analysis of variance indicated no differences in the mean scores (p < 0.05) on these factors overall or from one measurement period to another. CONCLUSION: On the basis of the findings from this research and supporting literature, the appropriateness of anticipating RSS during mass moves is questioned. Additional research with other measurement tools should be conducted to verify these results.

Adult↗