Self Esteem and Disordered Eating Attitudes in Female Adolescents
Journal Title: INDIAN JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Eating disorders are largely prevalent in a modern era. These disorders originate overtime from the attitudes that individuals hold about eating. Adolescent girls are found to be especially vulnerable when it comes to beliefs about body shape and appearance. The present study looks at self-esteem as a factor in determining disordered eating attitudes. Data obtained from sixty adolescent girls (N=60) ranging from the ages 16-17 is analysed. Results show the significant relationship between selfesteem and disordered eating attitudes (t=3.23, p<.001). The results are discussed with respect to the influence of media and religious practices in the eating beliefs of adolescent girls, and the growing influence of the Western culture. The implications of the study in terms of intervention for uplifting self-esteem and suggestions for future research are also presented.
Authors and Affiliations
Meghna Basu Thakur, Jyotika Varmani
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- EP ID EP248533
- DOI 10.30877/IJMH.2.1.2015.43-47
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