Browsing by Subject "Eating disorders"
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A community of starvation : the convergence of teenage girls on pro-eating disorder websites
(2007-05)In this paper, I will explore the topic of young women and eating disorders. I will specifically focus on the use of the Internet as a place for these women to express the new idea of being pro-eating disorder, as in ... -
My body is a temple : eating disturbances, religious involvement and mental health among young adult women
(2007-08)A growing body of literature outlines the undesirable health consequences of eating disturbances. However, little attention has been given to the possible mitigating effects of cultural institutions, such as religion, in ... -
Predictors of eating disorders in college-aged women : the role of competition and relational aggression
(2012-08)The serious consequences and high prevalence rates of eating disorders among women have been well documented (American Psychiatric Association, 2000; Birmingham, Su, Hlynasky, Goldner, & Gao, 2005; Crow, Praus, & Thuras, ... -
Predictors of eating disorders in college-aged women : the role of competition and relational aggression
(2010-05)Due to the seriousness and prevalence of eating disorders, exploring the etiology of these disorders and identifying specific at-risk populations is crucial. One promising risk factor that has been linked to the ... -
The relationship between self-compassion and disordered eating behaviors : body dissatisfaction, perfectionism, and contingent self-worth as mediators
(2011-12)The concept of self-compassion has been gathering interest for researchers in recent years, as it appears to offer an array of benefits to wellbeing. This study investigated the potential role of self-compassion as a ...
