The aim of this study is to explore and document the lived experiences of adults diagnosed with
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. This study seeks to understand how the disorder is
experienced by examining participants’ food-related experiences across childhood and
adulthood. A key focus will be on identifying the psychological coping strategies for managing
distress caused by the restricted diet these individuals use to manage ARFID in their daily lives.

Why have you been invited to take part?
You have been invited to take part in this Research Study because you fit the following criteria:
– You are an adult (Aged 18+).
– You have a current or past diagnosis of Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
(ARFID), that you can self-report.
– Please note that you will be excluded from this study if you have/had a diagnosis of another
eating disorder (e.g. anorexia nervosa, bulimia, etc.).

What will happen if you decide to take part in this research study?
If you decide that you would like to take part in this study, you will be asked to take part in an
interview with the researcher. The interview will take place on the Zoom platform and should take
approximately 1 hour to complete.

Name of Organization:
Dublin City University

For questions, please email:
[email protected]

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