Developing a Standard Program and Toolkit for Spreading Group Family Psychoeducation on Eating Disorders.

2023 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 19K14436
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientists
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Review Section: Basic Section 10030:Clinical psychology-related
• Research Institution: Bunkyo University (2020-2023); National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry (2019)
• Principal Investigator: Ohara Chisato 文教大学, 人間科学部, 特任講師 (90807059)
• Project Period (FY): 2019-04-01 – 2024-03-31
• Keywords: 摂食障害 / 家族 / 集団心理教育 / ピアサポート / 家族支援

Outline of Final Research Achievements

The purpose of this study was to develop a program and toolkit for promoting group family psychoeducation on eating disorders. A survey of existing family support groups was conducted, revealing a shift towards online meetings due to the spread of COVID-19. Consequently, research was conducted on family psychoeducation and peer support among families online. The needs assessment revealed a high demand for peer support, particularly for mutual support in groups. Additionally, a training program for peer supporters was developed, and family consultations by peer supporters were conducted, confirming their safety. This study demonstrated that peer support could become a valuable component of family psychoeducation.

Free Research Field

臨床心理学

Academic Significance and Societal Importance of the Research Achievements

本研究の社会的意義は、摂食障害の家族支援の新たなニーズを明らかにし、それに対応したコンテンツを開発したことある。主な成果は下記である。①COVID-19 の影響による社会的に変化に対応し、オンラインで行う家族支援プログラムを開発したこと、②家族同士の支えあい（ピアサポート）への高いニーズを明らかにしたこと、③ピアサポーター養成プログラムを開発し、ピアサポートを安全に実施できることを確認したこと。本研究は、摂食障害家族の社会的支援の充実に貢献する。