Examining Models of Eating Disorder Symptomatology Among University Women of South Asian Origin in the U.S.

Examining Models of Eating Disorder Symptomatology Among University Women of South Asian Origin in the U.S.

In the present study, the author tested the validity of certain variables and paths from a model of eating disorder (ED) symptomatology (T. L. Tylka & L. M. Subich, 2004) along with several alternative models (i.e., including poor interoceptive awareness, ethnic identity, and body mass) within a...

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Main Author: Lovell, Jennifer Lynn
Format: Others
Published: OpenSIUC 2008
Subjects:
Eating Disorders
Path Analysis
South Asia
Women
Online Access:https://opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/theses/513
https://opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1520&context=theses
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spelling ndltd-siu.edu-oai-opensiuc.lib.siu.edu-theses-15202018-12-20T04:35:15Z Examining Models of Eating Disorder Symptomatology Among University Women of South Asian Origin in the U.S. Lovell, Jennifer Lynn In the present study, the author tested the validity of certain variables and paths from a model of eating disorder (ED) symptomatology (T. L. Tylka & L. M. Subich, 2004) along with several alternative models (i.e., including poor interoceptive awareness, ethnic identity, and body mass) within a sample of U.S. University women of South Asian origin. The original sample included 440 women, but responses differed based on graduate and international status. Therefore, path analytic procedures focused on 255 undergraduate, non-international women. Results indicated excellent fit for 5 models and adequate fit for the 6th model. Exploratory analyses did not support self-esteem as a moderator but did support the role of internalization of beauty standards in the ED symptomatology of South Asian American women (c.f., Reddy & Crowther, 2007). The results are discussed in light of their contributions, implications, and limitations. 2008-01-01T08:00:00Z text application/pdf https://opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/theses/513 https://opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1520&context=theses Theses OpenSIUC Eating Disorders Path Analysis South Asia Women
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topic Eating Disorders
Path Analysis
South Asia
Women
spellingShingle Eating Disorders
Path Analysis
South Asia
Women
Lovell, Jennifer Lynn
Examining Models of Eating Disorder Symptomatology Among University Women of South Asian Origin in the U.S.
description In the present study, the author tested the validity of certain variables and paths from a model of eating disorder (ED) symptomatology (T. L. Tylka & L. M. Subich, 2004) along with several alternative models (i.e., including poor interoceptive awareness, ethnic identity, and body mass) within a sample of U.S. University women of South Asian origin. The original sample included 440 women, but responses differed based on graduate and international status. Therefore, path analytic procedures focused on 255 undergraduate, non-international women. Results indicated excellent fit for 5 models and adequate fit for the 6th model. Exploratory analyses did not support self-esteem as a moderator but did support the role of internalization of beauty standards in the ED symptomatology of South Asian American women (c.f., Reddy & Crowther, 2007). The results are discussed in light of their contributions, implications, and limitations.
author Lovell, Jennifer Lynn
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title Examining Models of Eating Disorder Symptomatology Among University Women of South Asian Origin in the U.S.
title_short Examining Models of Eating Disorder Symptomatology Among University Women of South Asian Origin in the U.S.
title_full Examining Models of Eating Disorder Symptomatology Among University Women of South Asian Origin in the U.S.
title_fullStr Examining Models of Eating Disorder Symptomatology Among University Women of South Asian Origin in the U.S.
title_full_unstemmed Examining Models of Eating Disorder Symptomatology Among University Women of South Asian Origin in the U.S.
title_sort examining models of eating disorder symptomatology among university women of south asian origin in the u.s.
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