Does shame play a role in Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)?

Researchers at the University of Oxford (UK) are seeking participants for a study that aims to explore experiences of shame among people with ARFID, people with anorexia, and people without eating difficulties, with hopes that the findings will improve understanding of the emotional experiences associated with ARFID and anorexia and inform future research and clinical support.

Recruitment and eligibility

The researchers are seeking participants aged 16 or over who:

• experience ARFID;
• experience anorexia; or
• do not currently experience eating difficulties.

Participants must live in Canada, the UK, Republic of Ireland, USA, Australia or New Zealand. Participants do not need to have received a formal diagnosis.

What participation involves

Participation involves completing a single online survey about eating experiences and emotions, including anxiety, low mood and feelings of shame. The survey takes approximately 25-30 minutes to complete. There are no interviews or follow-up appointments.