The Relationship Between Physical,Sexual, and Emotional Abuse and Unhealthy Weight Loss Behaviors |
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| Authors: | Amanda G Ferrier Matthew P Martens M Dolores Cimini |
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| Abstract: | The authors investigated the relationship between abuse in adult relationships and the tendency to engage in unhealthy weight loss behaviors. Undergraduate women responded to questions regarding weight loss behaviors, whether or not they had recently been in an abusive relationship, and perceived body image. Results indicated that women who had recently been in abusive relationships were more likely to endorse unhealthy weight loss. Implications for college counselors are discussed. |
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