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This research is led by an institution external to EDV and may be triggering for people impacted by eating disorders. Please read all the information provided below before deciding to participate. If you have any concerns about this, please consider speaking to your treatment team, someone you trust or contact the lead researcher. While research is important, your wellness and recovery should always be priority. A reminder that the EDV Hub is here for any Victorian who would like to discuss eating disorder concerns.

Development of a New Eating Disorder Screener for Vegetarians and Vegans, Phase D

Research institution: Monash University
Researcher:
Courtney McLean, PhD Candidate, [email protected] 
Explanatory Statement:
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Using eating disorder scales that are psychometrically unfit for vegetarian and vegan populations has important clinical implications.

Caution must be taken when interpreting their results in both clinical and research settings, particularly as they appear to be inaccurately capturing vegetarian and vegan related eating psychopathology. Indeed, it remains important that this growing minority group has access to appropriate screening and diagnostic tools if an eating disorder is suspected. As such, the aim of the present study is to develop a novel eating disorder screener for use in vegetarians and vegans.

Phase D of this multi-phase project involves taking part in an online survey. The online survey will ask questions about the respondents eating habits, their relationship with food, and their attitudes to their body. The survey will take 15-20 minutes to complete.

Next steps: https://monash.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e52L7S2CHdZgTMG 

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