Abstract
BackgroundThe primary objective was to understand life satisfaction (LS) of patients with eating disorders (EDs) in relation to eating pathology severity, personal/familial ED history, and key demographic and anthropometric variables.MethodsParticipants (N = 60) completed the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), the Eating Pathology Severity Index (EPSI), and demographic questionnaires. Bivariate associations via correlations and multiple linear regression models were used to explore these relationships.ResultsThe SWLS mean score was 3.7 out of 7, suggesting it is below the population-based norm. LS was positively statistically significantly associated with private insurance, past ED, EPSI muscle building, EPSI restricted eating, and EPSI negative attitudes. When included in multiple linear regression, the model explained 33% of the variability of LS [F (7, 56) = 3.4, p = 0.0054, R2 = 0.33]. EPSI muscle building remained the strongest predictor (β = 0.13, p = 0.04).ConclusionsBased on the data, individuals who have/have had EDs scored lower on the SWLS than the general population. Individuals scoring within this range typically experience significant issues in several areas of life or a substantial issue in one area.
Highlights
The primary objective was to understand life satisfaction (LS) of patients with eating disorders (EDs) in relation to eating pathology severity, personal/familial ED history, and key demographic and anthropometric variables
We looked at the connection of their life satisfaction with the severity of their symptoms, family history of eating disorders, and other personal characteristics
We collected questionnaires from 60 participants who had a clinical diagnosis of an eating disorder
Summary
The primary objective was to understand life satisfaction (LS) of patients with eating disorders (EDs) in relation to eating pathology severity, personal/familial ED history, and key demographic and anthropometric variables. Healthy behaviors, and well-being across all life stages is a primary overarching Healthy People 2030 goal from the United States (US) Department of Health and Human Services [14]. These goals suggest that methods for improving quality of life (QOL) remain a priority for reaching 2030 goals. Life satisfaction (LS) is frequently used as an subjective indicator of QOL owing to its ability to extend beyond transient affective life experiences and include an evaluative and (2020) 8:53 reflective appraisal of life overall [6, 11, 23, 24]. This study focuses on LS, which Diener [6] defines as the cognitive assessment an individual makes regarding their feelings and attitudes relative to their life at the time
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