Psychological Explanations for Anorexia (FST)

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Family systems theory (FST) is a psychodynamic theory based on dysfunctional family interaction being a major factor in the development and maintenance of Anorexia Nervosa (AN).

1) Enmeshment- Members of anorexic families are overly involved with each other, there is little privacy. The self-identities of a family become tied up with one another and they struggle to assert any form of independence.

2) Overprotectiveness- Where the members of a family are constantly protecting each other from external threats obessively and leave no room for independence. 

3) Rigidity- There is a lack of felxibility amongst the members of an anorexic family. If a member of the family seeks

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