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Validating a model of risk factors associated with eating disorder risk in adolescents

Arnold, Marla N
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1148575712

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2006, Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, Educational Services and Research.
Research has demonstrated that an estimated 65% of adolescent females and 50% of adolescent males are participating in behaviors in which to control their weight (Lawrence and Thelen, 1995). The purpose of this study was to examine the connection of possible correlates (body mass index, teasing, depression, family norms, self-esteem, and perfectionism) and their link to eating disorder risk. Results of the study indicate that males and females differ on their Eating Disorder Risk Composite scores based upon all three norm groups (Anorexia Nervosa Restrictive Type, Anorexia Nervosa Binging/Purging Type, and Bulimia Nervosa). Of the students surveyed 50.60% fell into the clinical range of the Eating Disorder Risk Composite based upon the norms for Anorexia Nervosa Restrictive type, 37.40% fell into the clinical range of the Eating Disorder Risk Composite based upon the norms for Anorexia Nervosa Binging/Purging Type, and 13.50% fell into the clinical range of the Eating Disorder Risk Composite for the norms based upon Bulimia Nervosa. Regression analyses were conducted to find the best predictor of eating disorder risk for each norm group. Results of all regression analyses revealed that the best predictor of eating disorder risk was self-esteem and family norms. The second best predictor of eating disorder risk was self-esteem.
Wendy Naumann (Advisor)
146 p.
Eating Disorders; Eating Disorder Risk; Disordered eating Behaviors

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  • Arnold, M. N. (2006). Validating a model of risk factors associated with eating disorder risk in adolescents [Doctoral dissertation, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1148575712

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Arnold, Marla. Validating a model of risk factors associated with eating disorder risk in adolescents. 2006. Ohio State University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1148575712.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Arnold, Marla. "Validating a model of risk factors associated with eating disorder risk in adolescents." Doctoral dissertation, Ohio State University, 2006. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1148575712

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