Remember the Past

A negative body image appears to play an important role in the persistence of eating disorders. Autobiographical memories (memories about of your own life) are an important source of how people define themselves and their bodies. According to research, autobiographical memories are an important factor in many mental disorders, but we don't yet know much about memories in people with eating disorders. That is why in this research project we look at memories of the own body and at emotions linked to these memories in people with an eating disorder.

If you want to participate in this study, there will be 2 online appointments with the researchers. At each appointment you will write down memories about your body and complete some questionnaires (about self-disgust, avoidance and eating disorder symptoms). The research takes about 2 hours in total (about 1 hour per appointment). You will receive financial compensation for your participation.

This research is part of the PhD project of Paula von Spreckelsen MSc. Dr. Klaske Glashouwer is involved from Accare. In addition, Dr. Ineke Wessel and Prof. Dr. Peter de Jong involved from the Clinical Psychology and Experimental Psychopathology department of the University of Groningen.

For more information you can emailjouwlichaam@rug.nl.  

This research is carried out by the University of Groningen (Faculty of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Department of Clinical Psychology and Experimental Psychopathology) and has been approved by the medical ethics review committee UMCG.

The research takes place within Anorexia Research North Netherlands at the eating disorder departments of Accare, GGZ Friesland and Lentis / PsyQ Groningen.