Cited by 21Eating Disorders and BehaviorsNutrition, Health and Food BehaviorBody Image and Dysmorphia Studies

Interviewing anorexia: How do individuals given a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa experience Voice Dialogue with their eating disorder voice? A qualitative analysis

Chua, Natalie, Serpell, Lucy, Burnett‐Stuart, Sarah, Pugh, Matthew·2022·Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy

Abstract

A proportion of individuals given an eating disorder diagnosis describe the experience of an eating disorder ‘voice’ (EDV). However, methods for working with this experience are currently lacking. Voice Dialogue (Stone & Stone, 1989) involves direct communication between a facilitator and parts of the self to increase awareness, understanding, and separation from inner voices. Adapted forms of this method have shown promise in working with voices in psychosis. This study aimed to explore the experience and acceptability of Voice Dialogue amongst individuals with anorexia nervosa who experience an EDV. Nine women participated in a semistructured interview following a single Voice Dialogue session. Interview transcripts were analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA). Three overarching themes were identified as follows: (i) “separating from the EDV”; (ii) “better understanding of the EDV”; and (iii) “hopeful, motivated, and afraid of recovery”. The majority of participants found Voice Dialogue acceptable and helpful for exploring their EDV. Whilst preliminary, the results suggest that Voice Dialogue has potential in terms of helping individuals establish a more constructive relationship with their EDV and motivating change. Further research is needed to build upon these findings. Implications for addressing the EDV using voice‐focused interventions are explored.

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Authors
Chua, N., Serpell, L., Burnett‐Stuart, S., & Pugh, M.
Affiliations
  • University College London (GB)
  • Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
Corresponding author
Pugh, Matthew
Venue
Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2021-07-29
Volume
29
Issue
2
Pages
600-610
ISSN
  • 1063-3995 (ISSN-L)
  • 1099-0879
OpenAlex
W3179000010
Cited by
21
References
82
Citations by year
2026: 3 · 2025: 4 · 2024: 4 · 2023: 6 · 2022: 3 · 2021: 1
FWCI
2.39
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Eating Disorders and Behaviors
  • Health Sciences › Nursing › Nutrition and Dietetics › Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
Keywords
anorexia nervosa, voice dialogue, inner speech, eating disorder diagnosis, recovery motivation, women with eating disorders
MeSH terms
Anorexia, Anorexia Nervosa, Feeding and Eating Disorders, Female, Humans, Voice

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