ABSTRACT

This two-part study investigated how educational psychologists (EPs) might support schools working with young people (YP) with eating disorders (EDs). Part one explored the current support in UK schools for secondary-aged pupils with EDs, and the areas that parents (n52) and school staff (n39) felt needed further development, using online questionnaires. Data were analysed, using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis to inform the focus for semi-structured interview questions for part two, whereby eight EPs offered their views on aspects highlighted in part one. Ways forward are discussed, including how input to schools could be implemented. In summary, staff and parents considered that the support schools offered could be greatly enhanced. Four themes emerged from the EP data, which included recommendations for EPs to improve the support around EDs in schools. This study highlights the potential role EPs could have in supporting schools, working with YP with EDs, and their families.

摘要

这项由两部分组成的研究调查了教育心理学家 (EPs) 如何支持学校与患有饮食失调症 (EDs) 的年轻人 (YP) 一起工作。第一部分使用在线问卷探讨了英国学校目前对 ED 中学生的支持，以及家长 (n52) 和学校工作人员 (n39) 认为需要进一步发展的领域。使用描述性统计和主题分析对数据进行了分析，以告知第二部分的半结构化面试问题的重点，其中八位 EP 就第一部分中强调的方面发表了意见。讨论了前进的道路，包括如何实施对学校的投入。总而言之，员工和家长认为学校提供的支持可以大大加强。EP 数据中出现了四个主题，其中包括对 EP 的建议，以改善对学校 ED 的支持。这项研究强调了 EP 在支持学校、与 YP 与 ED 及其家人合作方面可能发挥的潜在作用。