Cognitive processing in bulimic psychopathology : the role of threat

Meyer, Caroline (1998) Cognitive processing in bulimic psychopathology : the role of threat. University of Southampton, Doctoral Thesis.

Abstract

This thesis reports research into the cognitive content and cognitive processing characteristics that are relevant to bulimic psychopathology. There were three main aims. First, to add to existing knowledge of the type of threat processing characteristics relevant to individuals with bulimic disorders and related characteristics (e.g., a history of child sexual abuse, high levels of dissociation and impulsivity). Second, to determine the impact of different types of emotion upon eating behaviour. Finally, to assess the nature of the core beliefs held by bulimic women. The research was conducted in response to shortfalls in the existing models of bulimia. These models tend to specifically focus upon food-, shape-, and weight-related issues, while neglecting to consider the importance of emotion in the development and maintenance of bulimic disorders. In general, the findings of this thesis point to the need for development of an updated model of bulimic psychopathology. Suggestions are made as to the role of emotionally threatening information within this model.

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