| dc.description.abstract | The current study is a comparative investigation of
two treatment approaches to the eating disorder
bulimia, A cognitive-behavioral group therapy approach
was compared to a cognitive-behavioral individual
psychotherapy approach. Eight subjects participated
in group therapy while seven were involved in the
individual mode. Group sessions lasted for
approximately 90 minutes and occurred once weekly
over a period of 8 weeks. Individual sessions were
approximately 50 minutes in length, also occuring once
each week over 8 weeks. Assessment measures were
administered at pre-treatment, post-treatment and at
12-16 week follow-up. Quantitative examination of the
results revealed undifferentiated rates of change
across the two treatment groups. A conclusion that
the two forms of treatment delivery are similarly
effective in the treatment of bulimia is thought to be
premature in light of the limitations of the study. | |
