Family Dynamics as Predictors of Eating Disorders in Children: A Systematic Review

Presenter Information

Alexis McCall, Minnesota State University - Mankato
Michelle Altmann, Minnesota State University - Mankato

Location

CSU Ballroom

Start Date

21-4-2014 2:00 PM

End Date

21-4-2014 3:30 PM

Student's Major

Family Consumer Science

Student's College

Allied Health and Nursing

Mentor's Name

Daniel Moen

Mentor's Email Address

daniel.moen-1@mnsu.edu

Mentor's Department

Family Consumer Science

Mentor's College

Allied Health and Nursing

Description

This study used a systematic review process to synthesize a breadth of literature (30 peer-reviewed articles) focusing on family dynamics as predictors of eating disorders in children. The review is guided by a family systems and attachment framework as well as concepts from the Circumplex model. This study found significant qualitative themes in Family Dynamics that predicted and/or were associated with the development of an eating disorder in children. Additionally, this study provides a review of future directions as well as clinical, educational, and policy implications in accordance with qualitative themes found in the literature.