Disordered eating

Samantha Smiley Psych 103 Journal Review #4 Title of the article Disordered eating and alcohol use among college women: Associations with race and big five traits Authors Jessica L. Martin, Gabrielle Groth, Laura Longo, Tracey L. Rocha, Matthew P. Martens Main Hypothesis The purpose of this study was to examine how specific patterns of disordered eating are related to alcohol use and related problems and the influence of racial group membership and Big Five personality traits on the co-occurence of these behaviors. The researcher hypothesized that binge drinking and alcohol-related problems would be significantly associated with global eating pathology, that high neuroticism and openness and low conscientiousness and agreeableness…

Spiegler (2016), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) has been used for many forms of human suffering, including eating disorders. Research indicates that ACT may be a valuable treatment for eating pathology (Juarascio, Shaw, Forman, Timko, Herbert, Butryn, & Lowe, 2013). Factors targeted by ACT are highly significant among adults with eating disorders. Juarascio, Shaw, Forman, Timko, Herbert, Butryn, and Lowe (2013) discussed the development of a group-based treatment for eating disorders,…

"This suggests that peer competition is more salient to body and eating issues in teenage girls." (Johnson 15) This easily relates to the original claim given the fact that, as previously stated, “peer competition” is a riveting factor for the approval of young woman today, showcasing their look to the society they choose to confine within. When they concern themselves to an extreme with this opinion, it leads to “negative outcomes for body image, such as body and eating issues”. It clearly…

In this day and age, one of the most controversial aspects of social media is its impact on body image, and how using it can lead to health problems, like eating disorders. One study in particular has collected data that has confirmed this idea. The study was led by Dr. Sidani, Ph.D., M.P.H., assistant director of Pitt's Center for Research on Media, Technology and Health. The study she conducted tracked how long 1,765 U.S. adults spent online per day, and how long they looked at social media…

All of these pressures and expectations placed on young women today cause many to lose self-esteem and develop eating disorder and attempt suicide. Today you hear tons of studies and information on eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia but according to Allan Mazur they were “Barely known a decade ago…now common…” (281). These types of disorders are often just looked over as normal or non-life threatening. Mazur also comments on this quote “These tragic anorexics, as well as many ‘normal’…

Eating Disorders and the Ugly Truth Lynn Crilly once stated “Anorexia is not an illness of the body, it is an illness of the mind”. This quote is the true definition of the issue at hand, eating disorders have become a clear issue in this country for decades. There are many unanswered questions that relate to this disease, one being how does the exposure to media, wealth and the people in our communities have affected the choices and decisions our young people who are battling this disorder?…

negative body image. As well as the different types and the statistics of eating disorders. Last how media affects people body image. According to Planned Parenthood, “How you see yourself and how others see you is body image”. Also Planned Parenthood said, “It does not matter the person it is common to have problems with body image”. As well Planned Parenthood explained, “That body image can range from positive to negative depending on how you see your body overall”. In addition, Planned…

Based on South Carolina Department of Mental Health, about 8 million people throughout America suffer from eating disorders: 7 million being women and 1 million being men ( "Eating Disorder Statistics"). Unfortunately, it is continuing to increase especially in younger individuals. Statistics have shown that 95 % of the eating disorders are seen among individuals between…

The vice that I decided to examine was gluttony. I chose this vice considering I enjoy eating food a lot. Sometimes when it comes to sweets I have very low self-control. In this class we talked about Gluttony and how it is a disordered desire for food and drink. Luckily for me I don’t really desire a lot of drinks. I mostly stick to water but sometimes I do go overboard on coffee. In order to really see how gluttony affects me I actually reflected on this vice for 2 weeks. The first week I ate…

to food? If you answered yes, you are not alone. You are part of the 75% of women struggling with disordered eating patterns. After struggling with an eating disorder in her youth Gillian Elizabeth was inspired to help others develop a healthy relationship with food and teach women just how good they can feel in their own body. After going through the 21-day workbook and journal, Break Up With Your Diet, you will never need to go on another diet and finally say good bye to calorie counting! You…