Presenter Major
Psychology
Presentation Type
Poster
Location
Hays Theatre, Wilbur Arts Building
Start Date
26-4-2024 10:45 AM
End Date
26-4-2024 11:30 AM
Description (Abstract)
The media typically refers to various means of communication that reach or influence people widely. This includes television, radio, newspapers, magazines, social media platforms, websites, podcasts, and more. Essentially, it has many ways through which information is transmitted to a large audience. The media plays a significant role in shaping public opinion, especially with regard to disordered eating and body dysmorphia in both men and women. Disordered eating refers to a wide range of irregular eating behaviors that may or may not meet the criteria for a specific eating disorder diagnosis such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or binge-eating disorder. These behaviors can include restrictive eating, binge eating, purging, or unhealthy preoccupations with food, weight, and body shape. The prevalence of body dissatisfaction among American girls and young women is alarming, with approximately 50% reporting dissatisfaction with their bodies. These negative perceptions emerge early and persist across diverse body sizes and racial backgrounds. Importantly, body dissatisfaction is not just a cosmetic concern but is associated with significant physical and mental health issues, including eating disorders, low self-esteem, depression, and obesity
Keywords
media, disordered eating, body dysmorphia, eating disorder, social media
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Community, Service, Spirituality, Study
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The Media’s Influence on Disordered Eating and Body Dysmorphia in Males and Females
Hays Theatre, Wilbur Arts Building
The media typically refers to various means of communication that reach or influence people widely. This includes television, radio, newspapers, magazines, social media platforms, websites, podcasts, and more. Essentially, it has many ways through which information is transmitted to a large audience. The media plays a significant role in shaping public opinion, especially with regard to disordered eating and body dysmorphia in both men and women. Disordered eating refers to a wide range of irregular eating behaviors that may or may not meet the criteria for a specific eating disorder diagnosis such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or binge-eating disorder. These behaviors can include restrictive eating, binge eating, purging, or unhealthy preoccupations with food, weight, and body shape. The prevalence of body dissatisfaction among American girls and young women is alarming, with approximately 50% reporting dissatisfaction with their bodies. These negative perceptions emerge early and persist across diverse body sizes and racial backgrounds. Importantly, body dissatisfaction is not just a cosmetic concern but is associated with significant physical and mental health issues, including eating disorders, low self-esteem, depression, and obesity
