The relationship of gender discrepancy to eating disorder attitudes and behaviors

A study examined the relationship of gender role discrepancy to bulimic and anorexic symptomatology, self-esteem and concern about body shape in 178 female college students. Women without a gender discrepancy reported fewer anorexic and bulimic symptoms, less concern with body shape and higher self-...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Sex roles 1995-09, Vol.33 (5-6), p.405-416
Hauptverfasser:	JOHNSON, C. E, PETRIE, T. A
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult and adolescent clinical studies Anorexia Nervosa Attitudes Behavior Biological and medical sciences Body Image Bulimia College Students Congruence (Psychology) Discrepancies Eating behavior disorders Eating Disorders Factors Females Femininity Gender Masculinity Medical sciences Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry Psychopathology. Psychiatry Self Esteem Self image Sex Role Identity Sex Role Orientations Sexes Students United States of America Universities USA Women
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Zusammenfassung:	A study examined the relationship of gender role discrepancy to bulimic and anorexic symptomatology, self-esteem and concern about body shape in 178 female college students. Women without a gender discrepancy reported fewer anorexic and bulimic symptoms, less concern with body shape and higher self-esteem than those who were discrepant.
ISSN:	0360-0025 1573-2762
DOI:	10.1007/BF01954576