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000007226 02470 $$ahttps://doi.org/10.1002/eat.24027$$2doi
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000007226 245__ $$aReconceptualizing emotion regulation and coping strategy usage in eating disorders research: The utility of a regulatory flexibility framework
000007226 269__ $$a2023-07-19
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000007226 520__ $$a<p>Emotion regulation and coping strategies are often conceptualized in eating disorder (ED) research as inherently adaptive or maladaptive, and successful regulation is often defined as greater overall use of adaptive strategies. However, recent empirical work outside of the field of EDs challenges this categorical conceptualization of strategies, demonstrating that adaptiveness is determined by the ability to flexibly implement and adjust strategies based on contextual demands (i.e., regulatory flexibility). Despite evidence that emotion regulation and coping strategies are best conceptualized in terms of flexibility in the broader literature, few ED studies have adopted this model. We review the current conceptual framework of emotion regulation and coping strategies used in ED research and present regulatory flexibility as an alternative approach to conceptualizing these strategies. The lack of research on regulatory flexibility among individuals with EDs limits our understanding of the role of emotion regulation and coping difficulties in ED risk and maintenance. Adopting a regulatory flexibility model of strategies in EDs may extend knowledge of the role of emotion regulation difficulties in the development and maintenance of EDs. We highlight the potential utility of investigating regulatory flexibility and present recommendations for future research on regulatory flexibility in EDs.</p> <p>Public Significance Statement: Research on emotion regulation and coping strategy usage in eating disorders often view regulatory strategies as inherently adaptive or maladaptive. However, recent studies support defining strategies in terms of flexibility. Adopting a regulatory flexibility model of strategies in eating disorders research may advance knowledge of the role of emotion regulation difficulties in the development and maintenance of eating disorders, ultimately enhancing prevention and treatment efforts.</p>
000007226 536__ $$oNational Institute of Mental Health$$cT32-MH082761
000007226 540__ $$a<p>© 2023 The Authors</p> <p>This is an open access article under the terms of the <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/" target="_blank">Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs License</a>, which permits use and distribution in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited, the use is non-commercial and no modifications or adaptations are made.</p>
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000007226 594__ $$aData sharing is not applicable because no data were created or analyzed in this manuscript.
000007226 6531_ $$acoping
000007226 6531_ $$aemotion regulation
000007226 6531_ $$aregulatory flexibility
000007226 6531_ $$aregulatory strategies
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000007226 690__ $$aBiological Sciences Division
000007226 691__ $$aPsychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience
000007226 7001_ $$1https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6512-7158$$2ORCID$$aDougherty, Elizabeth N.$$uUniversity of Chicago
000007226 7001_ $$1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0687-6623$$2ORCID$$aBottera, Angeline R.$$uUniversity of Chicago
000007226 7001_ $$aHaedt-Matt, Alissa A.$$uIllinois Institute of Technology
000007226 7001_ $$1https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0950-4347$$2ORCID$$aWildes, Jennifer E.$$uUniversity of Chicago
000007226 773__ $$tInternational Journal of Eating Disorders
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