Social support satisfaction in adults with eating disorders: Does stance matter?

摘要: Although the role of social support is clearly established in recovery youth with eating disorders, little known about factors that contribute to satisfaction and improved treatment outcome adults. This study examined contribution patient perceived stance used by family friends determining satisfaction. Individuals meeting DSM-IV criteria for an disorder (n = 182) completed measures psychiatric severity, interpersonal functioning, friends, Correlations indicated both (lower distress fewer difficulties) (higher concerned lower directive support) were associated Multiple regression analyses accounted greater variance than did factors. Patient age was differences preferred stance: expressions caring most critical younger patients, whereas not being criticized or told what do significant older patients. research suggests when offering vital care individuals disorders.