ABSTRACT
There has been a recent growth in research into the schema therapy model for eating disorders (EDs). The aim of the present review is to describe the studies that have investigated the schema model for EDs with a view to understand the factors contributing to the development and maintenance of ED symptoms. Findings regarding the links between ED pathology, early childhood experiences, schemas, and schema coping modes are described. In addition, preliminary schema therapy (ST) treatment outcomes for this population are explored and future research directions discussed.
