A systematic review and meta-synthesis of the effects and experience of mentoring in eating disorders and disordered eating. (April 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fogarty, Sarah; Ramjan, Lucie; Hay, Phillipa
• Is Part Of: Eating behaviors. Volume 21(2016:Apr.)
• Page Start: 66
• Page End: 75
• Publication Date: 2016-04
• Subjects: Mentoring -- Eating disorders -- Disordered eating; Eating disorders -- Periodicals; Compulsive eating -- Periodicals; Obesity -- Periodicals; 616.8526
• DOI: 10.1016/j.eatbeh.2015.12.004
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1471-0153

Abstract

Abstract: In this review, we aimed to explore the benefits, effects and experiences of mentoring on those with an eating disorder or disordered eating. After a systematic search of the literature, four papers were included in the review. A qualitative analysis of the papers identified three key themes. The themes were (1) diverse benefits (mentees), (2) finding comfort in belonging (mentees), and (3) affirmation of the transformation they have made (mentors). The experience of mentoring was shown to have value for both mentors and mentees. Mentorship should be further utilized in the areas of eating disorders and disordered eating, as it shows promising reciprocal benefits for both mentor and mentee