Article Review: Eating Disorders & Suicide Risk Insights
PSY 472 - Clinical Psychology
Arizona State University
The article being reviewed is Clarifying the Association of Eating Disorder Features to Suicide
Ideation and Attempts. This study focuses on Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa and
their relation to suicide and suicide attempts. The purpose of this study is to see which
eating disorder increases the risk of suicide and suicide attempts. The researchers believe
that Anorexia Nervosa will show the highest rate of suicide and attempts compared to
Bulimia Nervosa. Before going into the study, the researchers already new that it has been
already been proven that eating disorders do increase the risk of suicide. They wished to
learn more about these risks and their indicators to hopefully gain the knowledge to help
prevent the rate of suicide in those with eating disorders. This study does acknowledge
other forms of eating disorders as well, such as binge eating and calorie deficient, but do
aim to focus on strictly on just the main two.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
Two groups were examined during the study, those with eating disorders who are suicidal
and those who have suicide ideation. This is when those think of suicide but have no
attempts to do so. Participants were found through the Amazon's Mechanical Turk and were
given a five-minute questionnaire regarding eating disorders. Each participant was paid
$0.15 for the questionnaire and signed an electronic consent form prior. Those who
answered one or more questions showing positive for an eating disorder were invited to
take the longer version and get paid $4.00. Both questionnaires were checked for those
answering randomly. Throughout the whole process, the 24 hour crisis line was available to
all participants. Out of the 1007 participants that completed the questionnaire, only 387
participants completed the full study. Their answers to the study determined their group
during the experiment. These groups included: nonsuicidal due to having no attempts or
thoughts, ideators meaning those who have suicidal thoughts but no attempts, and
attempters are those who have thoughts and attempts.
The experiment consisted of multiple surveys in regard to suicide idealization/attempts and
eating disorder features. To begin each participant completed The Youth Risk Behavior
Survey Suicide Screening. This screening was created by the US Center for Disease Control to
assess those with suicide idealization, planning, and attempts. They also completed a survey
regarding eating disorders, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory. This was a 45-minute
survey about binge eating, body dissatisfaction, purging, etc. All were told to rate each
question 0-4, 0 being never and 4 being always. A drug questionnaire was given to take a
look at their drug use in the last year. This was ten questions with yes or no answers. Two
short forms about depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in the last seven days was also
presented to the participants.
The researchers obtained many results due to the multiple surveys each participant
completed. When it comes to suicide history over half reported no thoughts or attempts,
about 30% reported no attempts but idealization, and about 20% reported multiple
attempts. In the correlation to eating disorders and the suicide groups, the researchers
found their groups were too small to make an accurate report. The researchers then
compared eating disorders features to nonsuicidal and ideation. While some of the
differences between both and ED were moderate, researchers did find purging and
restricting to be higher. They also looked at ideators and attempters. Attempters scored
higher on food restriction, muscle building, and excessive exercise.
In the discussion the researchers noted that eating disorder features are shown in those
with suicide attempts. It was found that specific features correspond with the suicide
groups. It was also founded that the study was an example of a higher risk of ED and suicide
behavior in women and members of the LGBTQ. This was due to the women and LGBTQ
members scoring higher than others in this study. Limitations was also discussed at the end
of this study. Due to time restraints, it has been made unclear if ED is leading cause and/or
consequence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. The type of study that was done was
also a limitation. Due to the study consisting of only questionnaires, the researchers cannot
fully determine whether or not all participants answered honestly and with out bias. Lastly
were how the researchers obtained their participants. Since all came from an online source,
the researchers do not know if they fully represent the community.
My opinion of the experiment was quite positive. I felt that due to what the researchers
were looking for, the only ethical way was to do it through questionnaires. I feel this study
should be repeated a few more times. This is due to the small group they actually observed.
I feel that if they observed multiple groups of the same size, a few more times, then they
would obtain better and more accurate results. I also feel including a wide age group and
people from different backgrounds would help create better results. The researchers did not
include much about the participants they observed personally which could skew results.
