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- Abstract:
- The literature reviewed consistently indicated that exposure to thin models and actresses in magazines and on television has been found to be related to eating disorder symptomatology. The purpose of this study was to extend the current literature by studying the possible mediators of this relationship provided by self-concept and body image. The participants were young adolescent girls aged 12-13 from upper middle-class homes, who were selected from a teen youth group in the Atlanta area. The participants completed The Childhood Eating Attitudes Scale, a rating scale which was developed by this researcher as a revision of The Eating Disorder Inventory> to make the items more relevant to young adolescents, as well as The Media and Body Image Questionnaire, also developed by the investigator. The Piers-Harris Children’s Self-Concept Scale was also used. A significant, positive correlation was found between adoption of the thin body standard and negative eating attitudes. It was also found that the thin body standard added to the prediction of eating attitudes provided by media exposure. No significant relationships between media exposure and self-concept with negative eating attitudes were found. Results were discussed relevant to interventions to promote adoption of a realistic body standard, prevention of eating disorders, and future research to address this topic.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (Honors) --Barry University, 2001.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibilographic references (leaves 23-25).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Sari Wachtel. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- RJ506.E18 W33 2001_WachtelSari ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- RJ506.E18 W33 2001 ( lcc )
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