Anorexia and the Internet: Perceived risks and benefits of pro-anorexia and eating disorder recovery websites
by Hutchinson, Kaity Renee, Psy.D., UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD, 2011, 118 pages; 3475892

Abstract:

The Pro-anorexia movement, a philosophy that views eating disorders as a lifestyle choice, has a large and growing number of websites and followers on the Internet. Much research has been published regarding the content, themes, and effects of pro-anorexia websites. This body of research literature has focused on the psychological consequences experienced by viewers of pro-anorexia, but not on its counterparts, eating disorder recovery websites. This study used an online questionnaire to assess the perceived consequences reported by users of pro-anorexia and eating disorder recovery websites. Results found similarities in patterns of use, but differences in terms of demographics, emotional consequences, and psychosocial consequences. Findings are considered in light of their applicability to the therapeutic setting.

 
AdviserDenise Laframboise
SchoolUNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD
SourceDAI/B 72-11, p. , Sep 2011
Source TypeDissertation
SubjectsSocial psychology; Clinical psychology; Web studies
Publication Number3475892
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