“Your struggles are valid, you are worthy of help and you deserve to recover”: narratives of recovery from orthorexia nervosa
Authors: Talbot, C.V., Campbell, C.E.R., Greville-Harris, M.
Journal: Eating and Weight Disorders
Publication Date: 01/12/2023
Volume: 28
Issue: 1
eISSN: 1590-1262
ISSN: 1124-4909
DOI: 10.1007/s40519-023-01554-3
Abstract:Purpose: Limited research has examined recovery processes and conceptualisations of recovery within orthorexia nervosa (ON). This study harnessed Instagram data to examine how people who self-identify with ON use the hashtag #OrthorexiaRecovery and how recovery is represented within this online space. Methods: 500 textual posts containing #OrthorexiaRecovery were extracted from Instagram. Co-occurring hashtags were analysed descriptively to determine whether this online space is specific to ON, and textual data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. Results: The hashtag analysis indicated that #OrthorexiaRecovery is being used within a wider context of eating disorder recovery and awareness, but also provides deep insights into experiences of recovery from ON. The thematic analysis generated five themes: the invisibility of orthorexia; a turbulent and continuous process; finding food freedom; from compulsive exercise to intuitive movement; a community of support. Our findings suggest that people with self-reported ON experience recovery as a continuous process and the current invisibility of ON within diagnostic criteria and wider society impedes recovery. While working towards recovery, users aimed to be free from diet culture, become more attuned to their bodies, and develop more adaptive relationships with food and fitness. Users noted a general lack of support for people with ON and so used this online space to create a supportive community, though some content was potentially triggering. Conclusion: Our findings highlight the importance of increased recognition of ON and the potential value of targeting societal norms and harnessing social identity resources within therapeutic interventions for ON.
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/38302/
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"Your struggles are valid, you are worthy of help and you deserve to recover": narratives of recovery from orthorexia nervosa.
Authors: Talbot, C.V., Campbell, C.E.R., Greville-Harris, M.
Journal: Eat Weight Disord
Publication Date: 27/02/2023
Volume: 28
Issue: 1
Pages: 25
eISSN: 1590-1262
DOI: 10.1007/s40519-023-01554-3
Abstract:PURPOSE: Limited research has examined recovery processes and conceptualisations of recovery within orthorexia nervosa (ON). This study harnessed Instagram data to examine how people who self-identify with ON use the hashtag #OrthorexiaRecovery and how recovery is represented within this online space. METHODS: 500 textual posts containing #OrthorexiaRecovery were extracted from Instagram. Co-occurring hashtags were analysed descriptively to determine whether this online space is specific to ON, and textual data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. RESULTS: The hashtag analysis indicated that #OrthorexiaRecovery is being used within a wider context of eating disorder recovery and awareness, but also provides deep insights into experiences of recovery from ON. The thematic analysis generated five themes: the invisibility of orthorexia; a turbulent and continuous process; finding food freedom; from compulsive exercise to intuitive movement; a community of support. Our findings suggest that people with self-reported ON experience recovery as a continuous process and the current invisibility of ON within diagnostic criteria and wider society impedes recovery. While working towards recovery, users aimed to be free from diet culture, become more attuned to their bodies, and develop more adaptive relationships with food and fitness. Users noted a general lack of support for people with ON and so used this online space to create a supportive community, though some content was potentially triggering. CONCLUSION: Our findings highlight the importance of increased recognition of ON and the potential value of targeting societal norms and harnessing social identity resources within therapeutic interventions for ON.
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/38302/
Source: PubMed
"Your struggles are valid, you are worthy of help and you deserve to recover": narratives of recovery from orthorexia nervosa
Authors: Talbot, C.V.V., Campbell, C.E.R., Greville-Harris, M.
Journal: EATING AND WEIGHT DISORDERS-STUDIES ON ANOREXIA BULIMIA AND OBESITY
Publication Date: 27/02/2023
Volume: 28
Issue: 1
eISSN: 1590-1262
ISSN: 1124-4909
DOI: 10.1007/s40519-023-01554-3
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/38302/
Source: Web of Science
“Your struggles are valid, you are worthy of help and you deserve to recover”: Narratives of recovery from Orthorexia Nervosa
Authors: Talbot, C., Campbell, C., Greville-Harris, M.
Journal: Eating and Weight Disorders: studies on anorexia, bulimia and obesity
Publication Date: 27/02/2023
Volume: 28
Issue: 25
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISSN: 1124-4909
DOI: 10.1007/s40519-023-01554-3
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/38302/
Source: Manual
"Your struggles are valid, you are worthy of help and you deserve to recover": narratives of recovery from orthorexia nervosa.
Authors: Talbot, C.V., Campbell, C.E.R., Greville-Harris, M.
Journal: Eating and weight disorders : EWD
Publication Date: 02/2023
Volume: 28
Issue: 1
Pages: 25
eISSN: 1590-1262
ISSN: 1124-4909
DOI: 10.1007/s40519-023-01554-3
Abstract:Purpose
Limited research has examined recovery processes and conceptualisations of recovery within orthorexia nervosa (ON). This study harnessed Instagram data to examine how people who self-identify with ON use the hashtag #OrthorexiaRecovery and how recovery is represented within this online space.Methods
500 textual posts containing #OrthorexiaRecovery were extracted from Instagram. Co-occurring hashtags were analysed descriptively to determine whether this online space is specific to ON, and textual data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis.Results
The hashtag analysis indicated that #OrthorexiaRecovery is being used within a wider context of eating disorder recovery and awareness, but also provides deep insights into experiences of recovery from ON. The thematic analysis generated five themes: the invisibility of orthorexia; a turbulent and continuous process; finding food freedom; from compulsive exercise to intuitive movement; a community of support. Our findings suggest that people with self-reported ON experience recovery as a continuous process and the current invisibility of ON within diagnostic criteria and wider society impedes recovery. While working towards recovery, users aimed to be free from diet culture, become more attuned to their bodies, and develop more adaptive relationships with food and fitness. Users noted a general lack of support for people with ON and so used this online space to create a supportive community, though some content was potentially triggering.Conclusion
Our findings highlight the importance of increased recognition of ON and the potential value of targeting societal norms and harnessing social identity resources within therapeutic interventions for ON.https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/38302/
Source: Europe PubMed Central