street? The problem is that minimum-wage is not enough to raise a family; so some people decide that it ’s better to be homeless than to work 12 hours every day and barely have enough to cover the electricity. Mirror Image: An Insight on Anorexia Contents Introduction: 1 Historical Background: 3 Relation to social sciences: 4 Current trends: 5 Future Recommendations: 6 Conclusion: 7 References 8 Introduction: It is often said that “beauty is in the
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Anorexia nervosa has one of the highest mortality rates of any psychiatric disorder‚ leading to the death of more than 10% of those who suffer from it. This disorder is derived from two Latin words that mean “nervous inability to eat” (Jurma‚ Morariu‚ Albuescu & Velea‚ 2015). Although anorexics have this “nervous inability to eat‚” they do not lack appetites—anorexics starve themselves. Starvation in any situation leads to serious medical consequences. Despite the commonly accepted idea that anorexia
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Anorexia is an eating disorder that is characterized by self-starvation‚ excessive weight loss‚ a distorted idea of body weight‚ and fear of gaining weight. The exact cause of anorexia nervosa is unknown‚ but as with most mental disorders it is most likely influenced by a combination of biological‚ psychological‚ and environmental factors. There may be genetic changes that make certain people more vulnerable to developing anorexia. Anorexia nervosa most commonly affects young women. Symptoms
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There are several research examining the risk factors that trigger the etiology of anorexia nervosa in adolescents. Wicks-Nelson and Israel (2016) mentions several biological factors such as‚ differences in neurotransmitters‚ genetic influences‚ and hormonal changes. Specifically‚ there was a research conducted to study the neuropsychology of AN in adolescents. The aim of the present study was to “determine the percentage of adolescents with AN who present worse cognitive functioning according to
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psychological explanations of any one eating disorder (24) Anorexia has been found in all countries but the frequency of the disorder increases with the levels of Western influence in society. Hoek et al found that white Caribbean’s had higher rates of anorexia than black Caribbean’s‚ presumably because the white population aspired to a more Western lifestyle than the black population. It can be concluded that socio-cultural factors can help explain anorexia. Social learning theory helps to explain how the
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Complications of Anorexia and Bulimia Anorexia and Bulimia are behavioral problems brought on by many factors‚ which include emotional and personality disorders‚ family pressures‚ a possible genetic tie‚ and a culture in which there is too much food and an obsession with being thin. Bulimia is more common than anorexia‚ and it usually begins early in a person’s life. It is known by cycles of vomiting‚ and is typically triggered when a young woman attempts a diet‚ fails‚ and reacts by
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Brief Evolution of Pro-Anorexia The time period of 1970 to 2000 shows a growing acknowledgement in a multitude of various ranges of study of the intricate issues associated with eating disorders (Casilli‚ Tubaro‚ & Araya‚ 2012). Although‚ consultation between fields of specialization is minimal and scarce (Casilli‚ Tubaro‚ & Araya‚ 2012). While inclusive studies narrating many factors such as environmental‚ biological‚ and behaviour are absent (Casilli‚ Tubaro‚ & Araya‚ 2012). The field of studies
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The Cause and Effects of Anorexia Anorexia nervosa‚ commonly referred to simply as anorexia‚ is one type of eating disorder. More importantly‚ it is also a psychological disorder. Anorexia is a condition that goes beyond out-of-control dieting. A person with anorexia often initially begins dieting to lose weight. Over time‚ the weight loss becomes a sign of mastery and control. The drive to become thinner is actually secondary to concerns about control and/or fears relating to one’s body. The individual
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factors in anorexia nervosa | In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements in NCM 102 LEC Submitted To: Ms.Ritchel S. Boloron‚ RN Clinical Instructor Submitted by: Maureen Louise L.Ramirez BSN- II January 25‚ 2013 Contribution of social and family factors in anorexia nervosa | This article is about the contribution of Social and Family factors as the leading cause of Anorexia Nervosa. The purpose of this
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Abstract It has been stated that nearly half of all Americans personally know someone with an eating disorder. This paper will show the danger and effects of Anorexia Nervosa. A study by the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders reported that ten percent of anorexics die within ten years after contracting the disease. Anorexia has four primary symptoms Resistance to maintaining body weight at or above a minimally normal weight for age and height. Intense fear of weight gain or
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