Education and Training
Research Projects [2]
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Project 1:
Are you a parent of a teenager with cystic fibrosis or anorexia nervosa or cancer (leukaemia or sarcoma)?
WOULD YOU BE INTERESTED IN TAKING PART IN OUR RESEARCH PROJECT?
We want to understand how parents access support services through the school system for their child and themselves.
If you agree to take part in the study we will ask you to participate in an interview with the researcher. This can be held at a suitable venue of your choice and will take approximately 60 minutes.
Carers consent form
IF YOU WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Eve Bowtell at the Centre for Adolescent Health on: 9345 6457 or email Eve on e.bowtell@pgrad.unimelb.edu or Kate Thompson at the onTrac@PeterMac on kate.thompson@petermac.org
Project 2:
Seeing the view from both sides: Recovery in eating disorders from the perspective of the person with the eating disorder and their carer.
Recovery from an eating disorder is not easy; for the person recovering as well as those are supporting them. But we know very little about how similar the person and carer's views are. You can help us learn more by being a part of our research project which involves both those recovering from an eating disorder and their carer separately filling in a short confidential online questionnaire.
If you are interested and would like more information about how to participate please click on the following links below:
If you have an eating disorder please click here
If you are a carer please click here
Or contact: Kerri Coomber on kcoomber@deakin.edu.au or (03) 5227 8426
Project 3:
The Experiences of Mothers with an Adolescent Daughter with Anorexia Nervosa Treated via the Maudsley Approach
The aim of this study is to explore the experiences of mothers who have/had an adolescent daughter diagnosed with anorexia nervosa and are seeking or have sought treatment via the Maudsley Approach. I am conducting this research to understand the changes you experienced in your lives as a result of your daughter having anorexia nervosa, and how you have coped with these changes.
The study involves semi-structured interviews with mothers who have/had an adolescent daughter diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. The interview is anticipated to go for approximately an hour and will be audio taped. Should it take longer than this, it is possible to organise another time at a later date to continue the interview if desired.
Contact: Brianna Lau on chenhuil@med.monash.edu.au or 0422 593 864.
Project 4:
The Experiences of Women with Eating Disorders
As a part of her Doctoral degree, Prianka Malhotra is seeking women aged 18 and above who have received treatment for an eating disorder (anorexia and bulimia) in the last six months. The aim of the study is to explore the experiences of women who have been treated for an eating disorder and factors which are seen by them as influencing the development, management, treatment and outcome of their disorder. The study will be conducted at La Trobe University, Bundoora and will consist of one 45-60 minute interview.
For further information please click here.
Contact: Priyanka Malhotra on pmalhotra@students.latrobe.edu.au or 0431 289 084
Project 5:
Understanding Eating Disorders from the Chinese Medicine Perspective
Victoria University is conducting a study to help Chinese Medicine better understand eating disorders. Sarah Fogarty, PhD student, is seeking women 18 years and over currently experiencing an eating disorder (any eating disorder, including binge eating disorder, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa or an eating disorder not otherwise specified (EDNOS) - either diagnoised or undiagnoised) to fill out an anonymous online survey. Participation time for the survey is around 10 minutes.
This research has received ethics approval from Victoria University.
To participate in the study please click here.
Contact: Sarah Fogarty (PhD student) sarah.fogarty@live.vu.edu.au, or Professor Lily Stojanovska (Principal Researcher) lily.stojanovska@vu.edu.au.
Project 6:
Telephone Coaching: Skill-Building for Carers of a Person With an Eating Disorder
Eating Disorders Victoria and Deakin University are collaborating in a new skill-building telephone coaching program for families and carers of those with an eating disorder. Based on the work of Professor Janet Treasure of the Maudsley Institute, London, the skill-building approach aims to assist carers develop:
- Clear, consistent, calm communication skills,
- Problem-solving skills to address problem behaviour,
- Communication skills to enhance their loved one's motivation to recover
- Effective coping skills to maintain your own health
Carers are invited to participate in this 7-week free pilot research program and in return will receive a copy of Janet Treasure's self-help book for 'Skills-based learning for caring for a loved one with an eating disorder'; a set of five DVDs illustrating the use of the principles described in the book; and four fortnightly half-hour telephone coaching sessions with trained coaches from Eating Disorders Victoria to help implement the strategies described in the book and DVDs.
Participants will be asked to complete a set of questionnaires at three times: at the beginning and end of the program and 6 weeks after the program's conclusion. Each set will take you about 30 minutes to complete.
Contact: Dr. Ross King, School of Psychology, Deakin University on (03) 52 278481 or email rking@deakin.edu.au
Project 7:
Evaluation of Web-based Multi Media Intervention for Carers of People with Anorexia Nervosa
An internet-based intervention will be utilised to give carers information and skills to help them with their relative, cope with care-giving and reduce their distress, which may in turn help the individual with anorexia nervosa. The program includes information on how to communicate with a person with anorexia nervosa; how to support them at meal times; facilitate weight gain and re-establish healthy eating; how to manage crises and conflict; and how to assess and manage risk.
For more information, please click here.
Contact: Judith Slater by phone 08 8201 5563, or email judith.slater@flinders.edu.au.
Project 8:
A Comparison of Women's Gender Role Beliefs Across two Generations
The aim of this research is to gain a better understanding of the relationship between women's attitudes to roles at work/home and women's wellbeing as measured by symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress. The hope is that it will add to our knowledge about women's beliefs about home and work roles across generations. This research is open to mothers and stepmothers and their adult daughters who over the age of 18.
Contact: Amber Scanlon amber.scanlon@med.monash.edu.au Dr. Kathryn Gilson at kathryn.gilson@med.monash.edu.au.
Project 9:
Young Carers: Social Policy Implications of the Care-Giving Responsibilities of Children and Young Adults
The Social Policy Research Centre, UNSW is conducting a study about children and young people who are caring for a person with disability, chronic or mental illness. We are looking for people who are interested in talking about their caring experiences. Young carers (12-17yrs), young adult carers (18-25yrs) and people (aged 18 and above) receiving care are invited to participate in an individual interview of about an hour's duration and to complete a short questionnaire.
For more information, please click here
Contact: Samia Michail on (02) 9385 7800 or email s.michail@unsw.edu.au
Project 10:
Developmental, Self and Cognitive-Affective Aspects of Disordered Eating, Obsessive-Compulsive and Generalised Anxiety Behaviours
This study is concerned with the developmental, self and cognitive factors associated with disordered eating, generalised anxiety and obsessive-compulsive symptoms. As a research participant, you will be required to complete a number of questionnaires in your own time and complete the questionnaires online. The questions refer to self-beliefs, memory, child and adult relationships, eating behaviours, obsessive-compulsive and generalised anxiety thoughts and symptoms.
To participate in the survey please click here.
Contact: Angelique Brown at angeliquebrown@groupwise.swin.edu.au
Project 11:
Parent Fatigue and Wellbeing
Are you a parent of a child with a disability or chronic illness? The University of Ballarat and the Parenting Research Centre are conducting new research which will make a valuable contribution understanding parent fatigue and wellbeing. Your responses will help us develop resources that promote parent wellbeing.
To access the survey online click here, or for more information about the research click here.
Contact: Brooke Slater on 0439 617 005
As part of her doctoral degree Rebecca is currently seeking women, between 18 & 55 years of age who are experiencing binge eating problems to participate in a mindfullness-based therapy program. If you or someone you know, are looking for help for binge eating concerns, and would like to find out more about the therapy please click here.
Contact: Rebecca at abrydon@swin.edu.au or phone 9214 5528
Project 13:
Male Anorexia Research, Male Anorexia Nervosa
The University of Sydney is conducting an international research project for males between the ages of 16-65 who are currently diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. This project aims to obtain a better understanding of anorexia nervosa in males, as compared to other body image disorders, such as muscle dysmorphia ('bigorexia'). Participation involves completing a series of questionnaires (approx 35-40 minutes each). In return you will be reimbursed for your time with a $10 voucher
Contact: Stuart Murray by phone 0420 838 734 or email stuartm@psych.usyd.edu.au
Posting Research Projects on the EDV Website
EDV is happy to list relevant research projects on our website, however we maintain strict guidelines for research project submission. Therefore, please ensure your listing complies with the following requirements:
*Name of project
*Project details and description (max. 75 words)
*Contact (Name + email and/or phone number)
* PDF document or website address (if you would like to link 'for further information')
* When project should be added to website
* When project closes
Please email your research project details to Megan O'Connor by email: megan.oconnor@eatingdisorders.org.au
All research projects are subject to approval by Eating Disorders Victoria prior to being listed on our website.