ERIC Number: EJ1229835
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019
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Relational Predictors of Eating Issues in Female College Students
Kaitz, Jenesse E.; Ray, Sukanya; Harkins, Debra A.; Driscoll, Brianna
Journal of College Student Psychotherapy, v33 n4 p299-318 2019
This study examined the relative contributions of peer teasing, relational aggression, and body image disturbance on subclinical maladaptive eating patterns among female college students. One hundred and two female college students completed self-report online surveys on peer teasing, relational aggression, body image disturbance, and eating problems. Consistent with our hypotheses, greater level of peer teasing, relational aggression, and body image disturbance were associated with higher rates of maladaptive eating patterns. Body image disturbance emerged as the only significant positive predictor of maladaptive eating patterns in the final regression model. Current findings indicate the close link between peer teasing, relational aggression, body image disturbance, and maladaptive eating patterns among female young adults. These results are relevant for better insight into mental health risks areas and development of both prevention and early intervention strategies to address subclinical level of eating problems among women in college settings.
Descriptors: Peer Influence, Aggression, Self Concept, Females, College Students, Predictor Variables, Eating Disorders, Young Adults, Friendship, At Risk Students, Bullying, Coping, Verbal Communication, Small Colleges, Private Colleges, Physical Characteristics, Body Weight
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Massachusetts (Boston)
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