The Prevalence of Eating Disorders in Co-Ed versus Single-Sex Residence Halls.

Berg, Kathleen M.

Notes FAQ Contact Us

Back to results

Peer reviewed

ERIC Number: EJ373089

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1988

Pages: N/A

Abstractor: N/A

ISBN: N/A

ISSN: N/A

EISSN: N/A

The Prevalence of Eating Disorders in Co-Ed versus Single-Sex Residence Halls.

Berg, Kathleen M.

Journal of College Student Development, v29 n2 p125-31 Mar 1988

Investigated incidence of eating disorders among 584 women living in university residence halls and differences in prevalence rates between single-sex and co-ed floors. Results revealed a significantly higher incidence of bulimic symptomatology on co-ed floors than on single-sex floors. (Author/NB)

Descriptors: Bulimia, College Housing, College Students, Dormitories, Eating Habits, Females, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Student Problems

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

Education Level: N/A

Audience: N/A

Language: English

Sponsor: N/A

Authoring Institution: N/A

Identifiers - Location: Canada

Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A