Psychology 2042A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 13: Binge Eating Disorder, Childhood Obesity, Eating Disorder
23 Apr 2013
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Normal development: 1 in 4 kids picky eaters (mostly girls, age 9: girls want to lose weight, weight concerns come from comments, media, etc, parent-child relationship*** 1st important, entering school** 2nd important. Developmental risk factors: drive for thinness for image, dieting. Girls think this will bring them success: early eating habits, attitudes, behaviours. People think cultural standards are tied to ability control how much you weigh. These are internalized and come at early age (7-10) Case study: 25% girls have eating problems at each assessment over 8 years. Result: early puberty, more fat, psychological problem, worse body. Weight concern and body image related to eating problems in adolescence: transition into adolescence. Anorexia and bulimia most often starts in adolescence (rare after) Girls who see themselves as superwomen (like the girls in media) at high risk for getting eating disorders: dieting and weight concerns. Dieting is very popular in north america. Chronic diet 10 times a year.
