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A randomised controlled trial of an acceptance-based prevention approach for eating disorders and related risk factors

Research Team: Melissa Atkinson (PhD Candidate, School of Psychology, Flinders University); Professor Tracey Wade (School of Psychology, Flinders University)

Institution where research is based: Flinders University, South Australia

Ethics approval number: 4957

Funding Source: Student project, PhD scholarship funded by the Butterfly Research Institute

Date of project commencement: Feb-11

Description of Project: RCT to evaluate the efficacy of two group interventions aimed at reducing risk-factors for disordered eating

Participants: Females aged 17-25

What is involved in participation: Participants are randomly allocated to one of two group programs (acceptance or cognitive dissonance), or an assessment-only control group. Both group programs consist of 3 x 1hr weekly sessions. Questionnaire assessments are completed online on 4 occasions over 6 months.

Location of Project: Adelaide, South Australia

Contact Details: Melissa Atkinson: (08) 8201 3435 or melissa.atkinson@flinders.edu.au