Research article summary (published 27 Feb 2007):

Metacognition in anorexia nervosa, dieting and non-dieting controls: a preliminary investigation.

Full Abstract

OBJECTIVE:
The aim of the current study was to provide a preliminary investigation of the presence of metacognition in anorexia nervosa (AN).

METHOD:
Female participants with a history of AN (N=16), dieters (N=15) and non-dieting controls (N=17) completed self-report questionnaires, including one assessing five dimensions of metacognition.

RESULTS:
Those with a history of AN, compared to both control groups, had higher scores on metacognition; indicating higher levels of uncontrollability and danger; cognitive confidence; need for control; and cognitive self-consciousness, but not higher levels of positive beliefs.

CONCLUSION:
Metacognition is worthy of further study in those with a history of AN.

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Author information

Author/s: Cooper, Myra J (MJ); Grocutt, Elizabeth (E); Deepak, Kavita (K); Bailey, Emma (E);

Affiliation: Isis Education Centre, University of Oxford, Warneford Hospital, Oxford OX3 7JX, UK. myra.cooper(-atsign-)hmc.ox.ac.uk

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: The British journal of clinical psychology / the British Psychological Society (Br J Clin Psychol), published in England. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2007-Mar; vol 46 (issue Pt 1) : pp 113-7

Dates: Created 2007/05/02; Completed 2007/05/30;

PMID: 17472205, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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Adolescent Adult Anorexia Nervosa - diagnosis; psychology; therapy Awareness Body Mass Index Cognitive Therapy Culture Diet, Reducing - psychology

Diet, Reducing - psychology Female Humans Internal-External Control Personality Inventory Questionnaires Self Concept Thinking

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