| Description |
xiv, 303 leaves ; 30 cm |
| Summary |
A longitudinal study indicated that carers experienced long-term moderate levels of psychological distress and burden. High levels of negative expressed emotion, use of maladaptive coping strategies and unmet needs predicted burden longitudinally. Further, eating disorder sufferers underestimate the burden experienced by carers. The results support the use of carer-based intervention |
| Notes |
Submitted to the School of Psychology of the Faculty of Health, Deakin University |
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Thesis (Ph.D.) -- Deakin University, Victoria, 2010 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (leaves 200-233) |
| Subject |
Caregivers -- Psychology.
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Eating disorders -- Treatment.
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| Genre/Form |
Academic theses.
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| Author |
Deakin University. Faculty of Health
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Deakin University. School of Psychology
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