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A mixed methods evaluation of caregivers’ experiences in caring for a young person with an eating disorder

Carers are invited to participate in a study being conducted by researchers at Swinburne University in partnership with Eating Disorders Families Australia. This study aims to explore the impact of caring for a young person with an ED in addition to caregivers’ needs and experiences. In developing a comprehensive overview, we anticipate that results from this study will inform the development and structure of an intervention for caregivers of young people with an eating disorder.

Project and researcher interests
This research project is being conducted by researchers at Swinburne University of Technology in partnership with Eating Disorders Families Australia. The project will form part of the student investigator’s thesis, to meet the requirements of their Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology) thesis by publication.

What does participation in this research involve?
Eligibility:
You are eligible to take part in this research project if you:
• Are aged 18+ years old
• Are able to read English
• Identify as the caregiver of a young person (25yrs or younger) with a current or past eating disorder diagnosis

Full participant information sheet Word document

Ethics

Ethics approval for this study has been granted by the Swinburne University Human Research Ethics Committee.

Contact details

If you would like to learn more about the study or require any further information, please email paigedavis@swin.edu.au (student researcher), or Professor Maja Nedeljkovic mnedeljkovic@swin.edu.au (supervisor).