The prevalence of eating disorders among Asian American women
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Summary
The prevalence of eating disorders among ethnically diverse populations has become increasingly evident over recent years. The existence of eating disorders across the socio-economic and global sphere has raised interest in the socio-cultural factors which influence diverse groups. However, there remains little research in the psychology field which explores these issues in relation to the development of eating disorders among Asian Americans. The fourth edition of The Diagnostic and Statistical Manuel of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) has characterized eating disorders into three separate categories; Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified. The criteria for Anorexia Nervosa can be divided into four categories. The first category is the refusal to maintain body weight at or above a minimally normal weight for age and height. The second category is the intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat, even though overweight. The third category is a disturbance in the way in which one’s body weight or shape is experienced, undue influence of body weight or shape on self-evaluation, or denial of the seriousness of the current low body weight. The final category is in postmenarcheal females
Table of Contents
- Eating disorder.
- Anorexia Nervosa.
- Bulimia Nervosa.
- Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified.
- Treatment.
- History.
- Theory.
- Anticipated study.
- Method.
- Anticipated results and further implications.
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