title: A systematic review of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and avoidant restrictive food intake disorder research: Taking a behavioural approach

authors: Erasmus, Alyssa

abstract: Restrictive eating disorders (EDs) are a category of disorders, defined broadly here by including any range of repeated behaviours which result in an individual significantly restricting their nutritional intake. Although the rate of diagnosed eating disorders in the general population is relatively low (Demmler et al., 2020), restrictive EDs have the highest mortality rate of any other mental disorder (Fichter & Quadflieg, 2016, Smirk et al., 2012, Steinhausen, 2002), and while EDs typically develop during the transition to adulthood, they can persist into adulthood if they go untreated (Potterton et al., 2020). The purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review of this literature using PRISMA guidelines, on the treatment of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and avoidant restrictive food intake disorder using three established psychological interventions (cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and behavioural therapy).

This thesis reconceptualised understandings of restrictive EDs in behavioural analytical terms by applying a functional, individual-focused lens to evaluating research in this space. Eight articles published since 2013 were identified for analysis by the search. The methodology, scientific rigor and social validity of research in this space was considered in analysis, and this thesis applied the ABA lens to understanding where and how treatments may be failing to produce socially significant, lasting results.

text: A systematic review of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and avoidant restrictive food intake disorder research: Taking a behavioural approach Restrictive eating disorders (EDs) are a category of disorders, defined broadly here by including any range of repeated behaviours which result in an individual significantly restricting their nutritional intake. Although the rate of diagnosed eating disorders in the general population is relatively low (Demmler et al., 2020), restrictive EDs have the highest mortality rate of any other mental disorder (Fichter & Quadflieg, 2016, Smirk et al., 2012, Steinhausen, 2002), and while EDs typically develop during the transition to adulthood, they can persist into adulthood if they go untreated (Potterton et al., 2020). The purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review of this literature using PRISMA guidelines, on the treatment of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and avoidant restrictive food intake disorder using three established psychological interventions (cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and behavioural therapy).

This thesis reconceptualised understandings of restrictive EDs in behavioural analytical terms by applying a functional, individual-focused lens to evaluating research in this space. Eight articles published since 2013 were identified for analysis by the search. The methodology, scientific rigor and social validity of research in this space was considered in analysis, and this thesis applied the ABA lens to understanding where and how treatments may be failing to produce socially significant, lasting results.

year: 2024

title: The personal debt industry: Racist debt practices and Pasifika peoples in New Zealand

authors: Curtis, Bruce

subjects: Social Science

abstract: Personal. Debt. Industry: Racist. Debt. Practices. and. Pasifika. Peoples. in. New. Zealand. Bruce Curtis and Cate Curtis This chapter is based on an analysis of the working poor as flawed consumers. We begin by recognising the generalised&nbsp;...

text: The personal debt industry: Racist debt practices and Pasifika peoples in New Zealand Personal. Debt. Industry: Racist. Debt. Practices. and. Pasifika. Peoples. in. New. Zealand. Bruce Curtis and Cate Curtis This chapter is based on an analysis of the working poor as flawed consumers. We begin by recognising the generalised&nbsp;...

year: 2015

title: Māori in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences: An analysis of the Faculty of Arts and Social Science data records from 1997-2002

authors: Ashwell, Allanah

subjects: Maori students

abstract: The Ministry of Education has compiled annual reports on the participation of Maori in
tertiary education. The 2002 report presented a comprehensive description of Maori
participation across all tertiary institutions within New Zealand in that year. The figures
show that Maori are markedly under-represented in tertiary institutions, particularly
universities.
The barriers encountered by Maori students can either directly or indirectly impact on
Maori participation, retention and success. The more disturbing outcome is that of
withdrawal or dropping out of higher education, is more likely when a Maori student
experiences and has to confront multiple rather than single barriers.
With this in mind, the aim of this study was to examine and identify trends apparent in
data records of Maori students enrolled in courses offered by the Faculty of Arts and
Social Sciences at the University of Waikato between 1997 and 2002 and to make
recommendations to the Faculty about how negative trends might be addressed. Specific
areas for analysis are detailed in the report.

text: Māori in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences: An analysis of the Faculty of Arts and Social Science data records from 1997-2002 The Ministry of Education has compiled annual reports on the participation of Maori in
tertiary education. The 2002 report presented a comprehensive description of Maori
participation across all tertiary institutions within New Zealand in that year. The figures
show that Maori are markedly under-represented in tertiary institutions, particularly
universities.
The barriers encountered by Maori students can either directly or indirectly impact on
Maori participation, retention and success. The more disturbing outcome is that of
withdrawal or dropping out of higher education, is more likely when a Maori student
experiences and has to confront multiple rather than single barriers.
With this in mind, the aim of this study was to examine and identify trends apparent in
data records of Maori students enrolled in courses offered by the Faculty of Arts and
Social Sciences at the University of Waikato between 1997 and 2002 and to make
recommendations to the Faculty about how negative trends might be addressed. Specific
areas for analysis are detailed in the report.

year: 2003-06