Kurzfassung

Modern theoretical models of eating disorders emphasize the role of dysregulated emotions. Studies showed that disordered eating behaviors such as restriction or purging are related to downregulation of negative affect. However, little is known if excessive physical activity is also associated with downregulation of aversive emotional states. In the ActivAN study, the association of physical activity with aversive tension and momentary emotional states is assessed in 50 adolescents with and...Modern theoretical models of eating disorders emphasize the role of dysregulated emotions. Studies showed that disordered eating behaviors such as restriction or purging are related to downregulation of negative affect. However, little is known if excessive physical activity is also associated with downregulation of aversive emotional states. In the ActivAN study, the association of physical activity with aversive tension and momentary emotional states is assessed in 50 adolescents with and 50 without anorexia nervosa. Over 24 hours, participants wear an actiograph as an objective assessment of physical activity and respond hourly to an EMA questionnaire asking for their current emotional state.» weiterlesen» einklappen