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Abstract：
Recent data suggest a close association between positive body image (PBI) and eating disorder recovery. Nevertheless, the specific mechanisms through which PBI may facilitate recovery from anorexia nervosa (AN) remain unknown. To advance understanding of these mechanisms, this study examined core indices of PBI within AN, exploring its association with emotion regulation and well-being outcomes. Data were collected from 159 female participants, 64 with AN diagnosis and 95 healthy controls (HCs), who completed measures of PBI (body appreciation, functionality appreciation, and body responsiveness), emotion regulation, and psychological well-being (depression, anxiety, stress, and psychological quality of life). The AN group reported lower levels of PBI and psychological well-being, along with greater difficulties in regulating emotions, relative to HCs. PBI variables significantly predicted emotion regulation and psychological well-being in AN, accounting for 36% to 72% of the variance, with body appreciation emerging as the strongest predictor. These findings lend credence to the view that PBI can serve as a catalyst for psychological health. We hypothesize that enhancing PBI can improve interoceptive awareness, which is crucial for emotion regulation and reducing maladaptive food-related coping. Emphasizing a mind-body connection in lifestyle could be a relevant element to consider for both treating and preventing AN.
摘要：
最近的数据表明，积极的身体形象（PBI）与饮食失调恢复之间有着密切的联系。然而，PBI促进神经性厌食症(AN)康复的具体机制尚不清楚.为了加深对这些机制的理解，这项研究检查了AN内PBI的核心指标，探索其与情绪调节和幸福感结果的关系。数据来自159名女性参与者，64例诊断为AN，95例健康对照（HCs），谁完成了PBI(身体欣赏，功能欣赏，和身体反应能力)，情绪调节,和心理健康(抑郁症，焦虑,压力，和生活的心理素质)。AN组报告PBI和心理健康水平较低，随着调节情绪的更大困难，相对于HCs。PBI变量显着预测AN的情绪调节和心理健康，占方差的36%到72%，身体欣赏成为最强的预测指标。这些发现证实了PBI可以作为心理健康催化剂的观点。我们假设增强PBI可以提高交互感知意识，这对于情绪调节和减少适应不良食物相关的应对至关重要。强调生活方式中的身心联系可能是治疗和预防AN需要考虑的相关因素。
