An exploration of the suggested link between thin idealised female images portrayed in magazines and the development of eating disorders amongst adolescent females: a critical review

The prevalence of eating disorders has increased and currently presents a significant risk to the mental health of young people. Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any of the psychiatric conditions and are currently being treated in individuals as young as 12. This has resulted in i...

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Main Author: Parker, Jessica
Format: Dissertation (University of Nottingham only)
Language:English
Published: 2012
Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/26963/