Overcoming limitations of self-report: an assessment of fear of weight gain in anorexia nervosa and healthy controls using implicit association tests
Abstract Background Fear of weight gain is a characteristic feature of anorexia nervosa (AN), and reducing this fear is often a main target of treatment. However, research shows that 20% of individuals with AN do not report fear of weight gain. Studies are needed that evaluate the centrality of fear...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-02-01
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Series: | Journal of Eating Disorders |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-021-00379-8 |