A Qualitative Analysis of a Junior High School Eating Disorder Prevention Program
Past research conducted in the areas of diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders have provided information in regards to understanding the epidemiology, base rates, damages and longitudinal course of eating disorders. Few studies, however, have focused on prevention, especially in adolescents. In...
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BYU ScholarsArchive
2011
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| Online Access: | https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/2897 https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3896&context=etd |
| Summary: | Past research conducted in the areas of diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders have provided information in regards to understanding the epidemiology, base rates, damages and longitudinal course of eating disorders. Few studies, however, have focused on prevention, especially in adolescents. In this particular study, students in a Utah junior high school health class received preventative curriculum called, Eating Disorders: Physical, Social, and Emotional Consequences. Ten, female participants were then interviewed to explore their thoughts and feelings about their experiences and to qualitatively ascertain the success of the prevention program. |
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