A qualitative analysis of college women's experiences with dieting

被引：1
作者：
Weinstock, Madison [1 ]
Vashro, Taylor [1 ]
Henning, Taryn [1 ]
Mazzeo, Suzanne E. [1 ,2 ]
机构：
[1] Virginia Commonwealth Univ, Dept Psychol, Richmond, VA 23284 USA
[2] Virginia Commonwealth Univ, Dept Pediat, Richmond, VA USA
来源：
JOURNAL OF AMERICAN COLLEGE HEALTH | 2025年 / 73卷 / 03期
关键词：
College women; dieting; qualitative research; EATING-DISORDERS; MEDIA LITERACY; SOCIAL MEDIA; OBESITY; WEIGHT; ASSOCIATION; ADOLESCENTS; PREVALENCE; BEHAVIORS; EFFICACY;
D O I：
10.1080/07448481.2024.2355169
中图分类号：
G40 [教育学];
学科分类号：
040101 ; 120403 ;
摘要：
ObjectiveDieting is a known risk factor for disordered eating, yet many college women engage in this behavior. Given the popularity of diets, and the risks associated with dieting, it is important to enhance understanding of dieters' experiences. This study utilized a qualitative approach to investigate college women's experiences of dieting.ParticipantsEighty-four woman-identifying undergraduates [42% White, 24% Asian, 20% Black, 14% other; Mage = 19.18 (1.77)] who endorsed dieting were included in the study.MethodsParticipants provided short-answer responses to open-ended questions. Data were analyzed using a thematic analysis approach.ResultsThe following themes were identified: A complicated relationship, variability of experiences, and social factors. Subthemes highlighted the complexity of college women's dieting behavior.ConclusionsResults provide important insight into college women's dieting experiences and their consequences. Future qualitative research should aim to understand how to apply these findings to eating disorder prevention efforts.
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页数：8
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