ABSTRACT Subclinical eating disorders, though considered less severe, are associated with clinically significant impairment in functioning. Guided by feminist theory, the purpose of the present analysis was to identify barriers and facilitators to seeking treatment for those with subclinical eating disorders. Fifteen women between the ages of 18 and 25, with subclinical eating disorder symptoms, and no treatment history were interviewed. Barriers to seeking treatment included a lack of openness with support system, misperceptions regarding subclinical symptoms, and stigma. Supportive relationships are highlighted as a significant facilitator in the process of treatment-seeking. Clinical implications for future research and practice are discussed.

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寻求亚临床饮食失调治疗的障碍和促进因素：支持性关系的重要性

摘要 亚临床饮食失调虽然被认为不那么严重，但与临床上显着的功能损害有关。在女权主义理论的指导下，本分析的目的是确定亚临床饮食失调患者寻求治疗的障碍和促进因素。对 15 名年龄在 18 至 25 岁之间、有亚临床饮食失调症状且没有治疗史的女性进行了访谈。寻求治疗的障碍包括缺乏支持系统的开放性、对亚临床症状的误解和耻辱感。支持关系被强调为寻求治疗过程中的重要促进因素。讨论了对未来研究和实践的临床意义。