The effect of self-efficacy in the manifestation of eating disorders during adolescence

Below, I provide the dissertation that needs to be completed from the point where it was left, strictly following the structure outlined in the Table of Contents. The dataset on which the research has been conducted is also included.

The entire dissertation must be 18,000 words, which means that the word count of the first part (the one already provided) will likely need to be reduced in order to reach the required total.

Definition and Categories of Eating Disorders (469 words with references – 389 without) Epidemiology (598 with – 494 without) Clinical Presentation and Diagnostic Criteria (DSM-5, ICD-11)

• Anorexia Nervosa
• Bulimia Nervosa
• Binge-Eating Disorder

Consequences

• Physical
• Psychological (depression, anxiety, suicidality)
• Social / Academic

Comorbidity – Differential Diagnosis

Risk Factors

• Biological and Neurobiological
• Socio-cultural and Environmental (mass media, social media, beauty standards)
• Developmental (adolescence as a critical period, “anorectic identity”)
• Individual and Psychological (low self-esteem, perfectionism, emotion-regulation difficulties)

Family and Interpersonal Factors

• The Role of Attachment
• Family Dynamics
• Parenting Styles and Their Effects

Treatments and Interventions

• Psychotherapeutic Approaches
  • CBT-E (Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
  • Family-Based Therapy (FBT, e.g., the Maudsley model)
  • DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
  • ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
• Pharmacotherapy (in specific cases, e.g., SSRIs for bulimia)
• Interdisciplinary Approach: role of dietitian, pediatrician, psychiatrist
• Prevention in Schools and the Community (empowerment programs, psychoeducation)

Research in Greece and Internationally

• Self-Efficacy ………………………………………………

Purpose and Research Questions

Methodology

• Research Design
• Participants
• Data Collection Instruments
• Procedure
• Ethical Considerations

Results

Discussion

• Interpretation of Findings
• Limitations of the Study
• Suggestions for Future Research

Conclusions

References

Appendices