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The effects of exogenous and endogenous gonadal hormones and hormonal sensitivity on eating disorder symptoms
(2012-11-10)
A previous study found that a history of oral contraceptive (OC) side effects was associated with greater body dissatisfaction and eating dysfunction (Bird & Oinonen, 2011). This finding contributes to the growing body of ...
Associations of referral and discharge services with trajectory of health in Ontario's complex continuing care facilities : a multilevel approach
(2012-11-10)
Over time, patients from acute care showed greater declines in symptoms, frailty, and resource utilization than other groups. Individuals discharged to LTCH were rated highest in queried symptoms (activities of daily living, ...
Past reproductive events and finger digit ratio as predictors of symptom severity, psychological distress, and medical treatment-seeking during the perimenopausal period
(2012-11-10)
Researchers have found that reproductive events in which levels of estrogen increase or decrease can influence the emergence of psychological distress in some women, and it has been propsed that some women may be more ...
Sociotropy and perception of own and close friend's dieting behaviours and body image
(2012)
A woman’s physical appearance has been strongly associated with her sense of self-worth and success. Moreover, through family, media and one’s friends, messages of an unrealistically thin ideal body have been perpetuated, ...
A Randomized, controlled trial of mindfulness plus exposure for improving body image in women
(2010)
Research supports a multifaceted conception of body image incorporating attitudinal and behavioural elements. Cognitive-behavioural therapy including psychoeducation and body image exposure are two therapeutic approaches ...
The influence of personality traits on mood induction and memory
(2014-01-22)
This study examines how recall measured over three time periods can be affected by mood induction, personality traits, and image characteristics. There were 101 people who participated in Session 1, 92 participants completed ...
Audience Response to Photovoice as a Mental Illness Antistigma Intervention
(2016)
The present study examined the effectiveness and efficacy of a novel antistigma intervention in reducing mental illness stigma, as well as the role of audience empathy as a mediator of stigma reduction following antistigma ...
The Effects of Oral Contraceptives on Emotional Reactivity and Cognition
(2015)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of oral contraceptives (OCs) on
emotional reactivity and cognitive ability. Previous research has suggested that OC users
may experience blunted positive affect ...
Adaptive and Maladaptive Outcomes of Perfectionism and Changes After Mindfulness Training
(2015)
Considerable debate exists in the personality literature regarding the adaptiveness versus maladaptiveness of perfectionism. Study 1 (N = 240) involved a two-phase design to examine main and interactive effects of perfectionism ...
Evaluating an On-Reserve Methadone Maintenance Therapy Program for First Nations Peoples
(2015)
The use of alcohol and drugs is a significant issue faced by First Nations communities in Canada,
which is accentuated by high rates of mortality and morbidity resulting from opioid use. The frequency of opioid-related ...