Exploring Relationships Between Autism Spectrum Disorder Symptoms and Eating Disorder Symptoms in Adults With Anorexia Nervosa: A Network Approach.

摘要: Over the past few decades, research has accumulated to suggest a relationship between anorexia nervosa (AN) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Elevated ASD traits are present in around one third of those with AN, there is some evidence that associated more severe eating (ED) psychopathology. The current study aimed examine relationships ED symptoms individuals lifetime history AN using network analysis. One hundred participants completed Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q) Social Responsiveness Scale (SRS-2). A regularized partial correlation was estimated graphical least absolute shrinkage selection operator. Expected influence (EI) bridge EI values were calculated identify central respectively. Isolation, difficulties relating others, feelings tension during social situations most network, while poor self-confidence, concerns over others seeing one's body strongest symptoms. Our findings confirm interpersonal problems They also self-confidence anxiety-type worries may mediate diagnosis AN. Longitudinal studies examining fluctuations time be helpful understanding direction causality.