Psychosocial risk factors for eating disorders in Hispanic females of diverse ethnic background and Non-Hispanic females
Document Type
Thesis
Degree
Master of Science (MS)
Major/Program
Dietetics and Nutrition
First Advisor's Name
Valerie George
First Advisor's Committee Title
Committee Chair
Second Advisor's Name
Jorge Monserrate
Third Advisor's Name
Victoria Castellanos
Date of Defense
4-11-2002
Abstract
The primary objective of this study was to assess the psychosocial risk factors for eating disorders in Hispanic (70%) and Non Hispanic (30%) female university students (n= 618). Risk factors were assessed with the Psychosocial Risk Factor Questionnaire (PRFQ) and its four sub-scales. There was a significant difference in the score for Concern (F = 243, p .046) and Media Pressure (F = 367, p < .006) by ethnic group. African Americans had a significantly lower mean score (3.27 ± 028) for media pressure than all other ethnic groups. There was a significant difference in total PRFQ score (F = 2.52, p < .02l) and the score for perception (F = 2.18, p< .044) among the Hispanic ethnic groups. These results indicate that there are differences among major ethnic groups as well as among Hispanic ethnic groups in terms of the psychosocial factors associated with the risk of eating disorders.
Identifier
FI15101305
Recommended Citation
Erb, Allison Faye, "Psychosocial risk factors for eating disorders in Hispanic females of diverse ethnic background and Non-Hispanic females" (2002). FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 3147.
https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/3147
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