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Socio-Cultural Etiology of Bulimia

Socio-Cultural Etiology of Bulimia. Body Dissatisfaction Across Cultures. Key Terms. Body Dissatisfaction Western and non-western country Culture-bound syndrome BMI: Body Mass Index. Aim.

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Socio-Cultural Etiology of Bulimia

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  1. Socio-Cultural Etiology of Bulimia Body Dissatisfaction Across Cultures

  2. Key Terms • Body Dissatisfaction • Western and non-western country • Culture-bound syndrome • BMI: Body Mass Index

  3. Aim • To compare the relationships between body dissatisfaction and bulimia-type behaviours in western and non-western countries.

  4. Participants • 1751 medical and nursing students • From 12 different countries • Participants came from western and non-western countries

  5. Design • Natural Experiment • Culture was the IV, so the researcher didn’t manipulate this • Personal attitudes towards the participants’ own body was the DV

  6. Procedures • Self-report was used to measure body dissatisfaction, self-esteem and dieting habits • 10 body silhouettes were shown in order to assess body dissatisfaction • Their BMIs were also measured

  7. Results • Mediterranean and Northern Europe showed the highest rates of body dissatisfaction • Countries in the process of being westernised showed an intermediate amount of body dissatisfaction • Body dissatisfaction had the highest influence on dieting behaviours. • This was independent of self-esteem and BMI • Non-western countries showed the lowest levels.

  8. Conclusions • What conclusions can be drawn from this research? • What are the strengths and limitations of the research?

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