Despite the reported increase in the incidence of bulimia, little is
known about the life adjustment of bulimic patients. The authors surveyed
80 women who met the DSM-III criteria for bulimia regarding their
adjustment in the areas of work, social and leisure activities,
relationship with extended family, role as spouse, role as parent, and
membership in the family unit. The life adjustment of the bulimic sample
was significantly poorer in all areas than that of a normal community
sample and was most similar to that of a comparison group of alcoholic
women.
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