Eating Disorders Among Teenagers Annotated Bibliography

Introduction This research task is based on the prevalence of eating disorders amongst teenage girls in our School amongst the ages of 15-18. This is a valid topic as being a teenage female in an all-girls school; it is a very easily relatable topic. I am interested to find out about the prevalence of eating disorders in my school and ultimately in helping the girls who are suffering from a disorder and are not getting the sufficient help that is needed when one if suffering from Bulimia or Anorexia Nervosa. REVIEW OF LITERATURE Definitions 1. Eating disorder Source A Source: Internet dictionary Written by: Oxford press Word in dictionary: Eating disorder Date of access: 06/05/2014 The oxford dictionary states that the†¦show more content†¦a., 2014) This source is valid as it was last updated in February, 2014. It is reliable as the article has been written by 2 health professionals. It is useful because it outlines signs and symptoms of anorexia nervosa and there are no limitations. Causes 1. Anorexia Nervosa Source E Source: Video Led by: Dr. Stephen touyz Video: what causes anorexia nervosa? – Dr. Stephen Touyz eating disorders Sydney Australia FAQ Date of access: 06/05/2014 Doctor Stephen Touyz says that the cause of anorexia nervosa is not completely known but what professionals do know is that patients who suffer from anorexia nervosa are usually †¢ Perfectionists †¢ High achievers †¢ Highly anxious children Other factors thought to cause anorexia nervosa are: †¢ Genetic vulnerability †¢ Society †¢ Upbringing †¢ Family situation (Video: (dr., 2012)) This source is valid as it has been filmed within the last two years; it is reliable because the video is led by the professor of clinical psychology at the University of Sydney, Australia, as well as the executive chair for eating and dieting disorders. It is useful as it gives some clarity on the causes ofShow MoreRelatedInfluences in Our Lives674 Words   |  3 Pagesan increasingly negative impact† (Mokeyane 2); media affects the lives of us all negatively at some point. People are being driven to eating disorders and others by copying the behaviors of the lifestyles being projected. Teenagers are surrounded by all types of media; radios, television, magazines, and the internet. All this media will produce images in our teenagers’ brains that they need to be perfect to be accepted in society from ads with skinny supermodels. â€Å"How did this unrealistic idea of theRead MoreAnnotated Bibliography1438 Words   |  6 PagesAssignment: Annotated Bibliography Parampreet Kainth Sheridan College Professor: Chrisoula Benak Date: Friday, March 15th. 2013 Jung, Brain. â€Å"The Negative Effect of Social Media on Society and Individuals | Chron.com. Small Business - Chron.com. Retrieved March 15 2013 lt;http://smallbusiness.chron.com/negative-effect-social-media-society-individuals-27617.htmlgt;. This is an article which talks about how the social networking system, although looks really greatRead MoreStigma Against Individuals with Mental Illness2913 Words   |  12 Pagesunder their sheets and never come out. Mental illness can only get better with treatment. In fact, some disorders, such as bipolar disorder, will get worse if untreated and it will become more uncertain if the sufferer will ever get better (â€Å"Lack†). Stigma against mental illness makes people not want to get treated for their illnesses. In fact, forty percent of Americans suffering from bipolar disorder and schizophrenia are not receiving treatment. Mental illness is as real as cancer and does not discriminateRead MoreDeveloping Effective Research Proposals49428 Words   |  198 PagesIdentifying a topic within an area gives still-more-specific direction to the BOX 3.1 From research area to research topics Research area: youth suicide Four possible research topics: Suicide rates among different groups Factors associated with the incidence of youth suicide Managing suicide behaviour among teenagers Youth culture and the meaning of suicide Note: Topics 1 and 2 imply a predominantly quantitative approach. Topics 3 and 4 imply a predominantly qualitative approach previous page page_24