PSYCH 212 Lecture Notes - Lecture 92: Social Comparison Theory, Dsm-5, Underweight
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Cases of anorexia have been increasing over time among. While other disorders have stabilized in rate or decreased slightly. 40% of all ed cases are in women 15-19 years old. Binge-eating disorder is more common among men than women. Typically begins in adolescence or early adulthood. Time of social comparison and establishment of sense of self. Weight and body shape changes during adolescence, often in ways counter to thinness. Early timing of puberty is a risk factor for anorexia. Culture socializes people to idealize thinness and a restricted range of beauty . Daily bombardment of images of overly thin women. And others glorification of those women"s bodies. Only 5% of american women have the body type associated with women"s average body size and shape of advertisements. Meta-analysis across many studies shows exposure to thin media images directly increases body dissatisfaction. Eds are more common among women who: Live in industrialized nations that prefer thinner body types.
