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To this end, this research utilised a mixed-methods design to explore the feasibility and acceptability of CFI-online for an adult community sample with ED-symptoms. Self-report measures and semi-structured interviews were used to explore the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention, and to preliminarily evaluate the effects of CFI-online. Quantitative data were evaluated for statistical and clinically significant changes. Qualitative data were analysed using framework analysis. Triangulation of the quantitative and qualitative data suggested that, overall, CFI-online is an acceptable and feasible intervention for this population, with some promising beneficial results. However, several limitations were noted, especially a high attrition rate. 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