Assessment of Trauma Symptoms in Eating-Disordered Populations

Authors: Briere, John¹; Scott, Catherine¹

Source: Eating Disorders, Volume 15, Number 4, July 2007 , pp. 347-358(12)

Publisher: Routledge, part of the Taylor & Francis Group

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Abstract:

Research suggests that individuals with eating disorders (EDs) are relatively likely to have been abused or neglected as children, or to have been victimized in adolescence or adulthood. These experiences, in turn, are often associated with a range of psychological symptoms, as well as, in some cases, a more severe or complex ED presentation. In this article, we review both generic and more trauma-specific psychological tests that can be used to (a) identify clinically relevant trauma histories in the ED patient and (b) uncover trauma-relevant symptoms that may complicate or intensify a given instance of ED. We also discuss the clinical implications of a detailed trauma assessment, including its usefulness in guiding treatment for ED-trauma patients.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1080/10640260701454360

Affiliations: 1: Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA

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