Abstract

Disordered eating patterns and body discontent are widespread in Western society, especially among young women. Many adopt the "thin ideal," a belief that women should have very slender bodies with small waists and minimal body fat. This body image is shaped by television, social media, and magazines. Research has shown that women who internalize the thin ideal are more likely to have concerns with body image dissatisfaction and disordered eating habits. The goal of the current descriptive correlational study was to examine relationships between perceived current body size, imagined ideal body size, actual body weight, eating patterns, and body satisfaction in undergraduate women.

Julie Beiter

Author Details

Julie Beiter, DNP, RN

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Type

DNP Capstone Project

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Other

Research Approach

Quantitative Research

Keywords:

Thin-Ideal, Disordered Eating, Perception of Body Size, Body Image Dissatisfaction, BMI

Advisor

Judith Kaufmann

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

Robert Morris University

Degree Year

2016

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Review Type

Faculty Approved: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Self-submission

Date of Issue

2016-12-21

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