Publication Date
Spring 5-2008
School
College of Arts and Sciences
Major
Psychology: Clinical/Experimental
Primary Subject Area
Psychology, Experimental; Psychology, Clinical; Psychology, Physiological; Psychology, Social
Keywords
eating disorders, bulimia, anorexia, self-image, Christian higher education, control
Disciplines
Biological Psychology | Clinical Psychology | Health Psychology | Quantitative Psychology
Recommended Citation
Riggins, Emily C., "Eating Disorders: A Study of University Type and Prevalence" (2008). Senior Honors Theses. 208.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/honors/208
Abstract
Disordered eating has become an increasing problem, especially in western culture. A study was conducted to determine a possible relationship between disordered eating among college students and type of university. Previous studies allude to the possibility of private evangelical colleges yielding more eating disorders than private non-evangelical and public colleges. College students at two east coast universities were compared on the Eating Attitudes Test and a demographic questionnaire. The research indicated that prevalence of eating disorders is not significantly different between private evangelical institutions and private non-evangelical institutions. The findings show some background, prevalence, causes, and theoretical explanation of eating disorders.
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