Low Self-Esteem and Life Satisfaction as a Significant Risk Factor for Eating Disorders among Adolescents.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Eating disorders are a problem that is becoming more and more common among younger and younger age groups. Many studies examine the risk factors for EDs, however, the treatment of these diseases is very complicated and requires dietary, psychological and medical intervention.

Methods

233 primary and secondary school students aged 12 to 19 were surveyed using the EAT-26 (Eating Attitudes Test-26) questionnaire, the self-esteem Scale SES and the Cantril scale for life satisfaction.

Results

Women, when compared to men, showed lower self-esteem, satisfaction with their appearance, body weight and their lives and at the same time a higher risk of eating disorders in all three areas. Low life satisfaction is often correlated with weight loss greater than 10 kg. L

SUBMITTER: Pelc A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10096620 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature