Psychology Paper Critique
Anorexia Nervosa In Men
Cristy Honeycutt
Stanly Community College
Abstract
This paper is about the research of men with anorexia. Is it the same as female anorexia or is it something different? Also researchers are trying to see if it requires a different type of treatment verses the types of treatment they use for females. It also talks about what types of males are more prone and known to get this disorder. This study is explored by Catherine Soban in detail. The study is also trying to see what maybe can bring on this disorder in males.
Anorexia Nervosa In Men The purpose of this study was to determine the validity of male anorexia nervosa and to see how it is different from female anorexia nervosa. Also it was to see how they might could treat the disorder. This study was undertaken to look into male anorexia, because it is ignored by so many people. Most people think that it is just a female problem. People tend to notice it more in females than in males, but what people don 't know is that it occurs in males quite often too. In this study researchers want to look at how common anorexia nervosa is in males and what might trigger it and how to possibly treat it.(Soban, 2006) Background Review of the Journal Anorexia Research Studied Anorexia for males is like a whole different disorder for males, than for females. This disorder in males has to be looked at in an appropriate may for males, because the brain chemistry between males and females are different. Therefore, each gender is going to analyze things differently and act on things differently which leads to say that when it comes to anorexia nervosa, they are going to be different with the disorder. (Soban, 2006) Most men with this problem do not come out and admit it, because most people associate anorexia nervosa with females not males. "They fear they will get made fun of and will not be taken seriously." (Soban, 2006) Psychologist are trying to find a way to treat
Cristy Honeycutt
Stanly Community College
Abstract
This paper is about the research of men with anorexia. Is it the same as female anorexia or is it something different? Also researchers are trying to see if it requires a different type of treatment verses the types of treatment they use for females. It also talks about what types of males are more prone and known to get this disorder. This study is explored by Catherine Soban in detail. The study is also trying to see what maybe can bring on this disorder in males.
Anorexia Nervosa In Men The purpose of this study was to determine the validity of male anorexia nervosa and to see how it is different from female anorexia nervosa. Also it was to see how they might could treat the disorder. This study was undertaken to look into male anorexia, because it is ignored by so many people. Most people think that it is just a female problem. People tend to notice it more in females than in males, but what people don 't know is that it occurs in males quite often too. In this study researchers want to look at how common anorexia nervosa is in males and what might trigger it and how to possibly treat it.(Soban, 2006) Background Review of the Journal Anorexia Research Studied Anorexia for males is like a whole different disorder for males, than for females. This disorder in males has to be looked at in an appropriate may for males, because the brain chemistry between males and females are different. Therefore, each gender is going to analyze things differently and act on things differently which leads to say that when it comes to anorexia nervosa, they are going to be different with the disorder. (Soban, 2006) Most men with this problem do not come out and admit it, because most people associate anorexia nervosa with females not males. "They fear they will get made fun of and will not be taken seriously." (Soban, 2006) Psychologist are trying to find a way to treat
References: "Homosexual - Definition and More from the Free Merriam-Webster Dictionary." Merriam-Webster Online. Web. 15 Oct. 2010. <http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homosexual>. Soban, catherine "What about the Boys?: Addressing Issues of Masculinity within Male Anorexia Nervosa in a Feminist Therapeutic Environment. - Free Online Library." Free News, Magazines, Newspapers, Journals, Reference Articles and Classic Books - Free Online Library. Web. 15 Oct. 2010. <http://www.thefreelibrary.com/What about the boys?: addressing issues of masculinity within male...-a0159027489>. Conclusion The problem with male anorexia nervosa needs to be fixed before it worsens and gets out of control. Because males are supposed to be masculine, "they show shame of acting in any way that doesn 't conform to their standards" and because of this anorexia nervosa is seen as a female problem therefore men who have the disorder are often treated insufficiently. Something must be be done to help these thinning, hungry men.(Soban, 2006) I think that more studies need to be done, because this seems to be a serious problem. I can 't say how I would try to handle the problem and try to solve it, because it seems very challenging and it needs a very educated person in this field to take on the challenge.