ABSTRACT

Life satisfaction is a core aspect of an individual’s wellbeing and describes the subjective assessment of their quality of life. Reduced life satisfaction is frequently reported in anorexia nervosa (AN), but the factors contributing to this are still unclear. This study sought to extend previous work by examining 12 potential correlates of AN life satisfaction. One hundred and five female AN patients were administered questionnaires assessing life satisfaction, depression, anxiety, stress, employment status, marital status, body mass index, eating disorder symptomatology, perceived disability and readiness for change. A stepwise linear regression revealed that only depression, perceived disability and employment status were significantly associated with AN life satisfaction. The findings thus highlight prevailing mood and personal functioning as critical foci for clinical management strategies in people with AN. Addressing depressive symptoms and perceived disability while bettering employment prospects could facilitate improved AN life satisfaction.

摘要

生活满意度是个人幸福感的核心方面，描述了对其生活质量的主观评估。神经性厌食症 (AN) 经常报告生活满意度降低，但导致这种情况的因素仍不清楚。这项研究试图通过检查 AN 生活满意度的 12 个潜在相关因素来扩展以前的工作。对 105 名女性 AN 患者进行问卷调查，评估生活满意度、抑郁、焦虑、压力、就业状况、婚姻状况、体重指数、饮食失调症状、感知残疾和改变的准备情况。逐步线性回归显示，只有抑郁、感知残疾和就业状况与 AN 生活满意度显着相关。因此，研究结果强调了普遍的情绪和个人功能是 AN 患者临床管理策略的关键焦点。在改善就业前景的同时解决抑郁症状和感知残疾可以促进提高 AN 生活满意度。