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Crow, Scott; Eisenberg, Marla E.; Story, Mary; Neumark-Sztainer, Dianne – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2008
Disordered eating, body dissatisfaction, and obesity have been associated cross sectionally with suicidal behavior in adolescents. To determine the extent to which these variables predicted suicidal ideation and attempts, the authors examined these relationships in a longitudinal design. The study population included 2,516 older adolescents and…
Descriptors: Obesity, Body Composition, Females, Suicide
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Ackard, Diann M.; Neumark-Sztainer, Dianne – Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, 2002
A study assessed prevalence of date violence and rape in 81,247 adolescents. Approximately 9% of girls and 6% of boys had experienced date violence or rape. Date violence and rape was associated with higher rates of disordered eating behaviors and suicidal thoughts and attempts, and lower emotional well-being and self-esteem. (Contains…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Eating Disorders, Emotional Disturbances, Emotional Problems
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Ackard, Diann M.; Neumark-Sztainer, Dianne – Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 2003
The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of sexual abuse, including multiple victimizations, among adolescents and to examine associations among history of sexual abuse, disordered eating behaviors and psychological health. The sample included 81,247 students (40,946 girls and 40,301 boys) in 9th and 12th grades in Minnesota public…
Descriptors: Sexual Abuse, Victims of Crime, Adolescents, Eating Disorders