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NCJ Number: 161010 Find in a Library
Title: Concurrence of Eating Disorders With Histories of Child Abuse Among Adolescents
Journal: Journal of Child Sexual Abuse  Volume:4  Issue:3  Dated:(1995)  Pages:73-85
Author(s): J Hernandez
Date Published: 1995
Annotation: This study examined the relationship between eating disorders and reported history of physical or sexual abuse among male and female adolescents by administering a questionnaire to 6th, 9th, and 12th graders in a Minnesota public school.
Abstract: The survey contained questions on eating behavior, weight, lifestyle habits, parental substance abuse, history of physical abuse, extrafamilial sex abuse, and incest. Eating disorders were correlated with all types of abuse, although differences were observed in the prevalence of eating and weight problems and in child abuse according to gender and race. The presence of an eating disorder was correlated with the presence of other addictive behaviors, family history of substance abuse, low self- esteem, hopelessness, and anxiety. The author recommends careful and sensitive interviews about abuse be conducted with male and female adolescents whose behavior patterns include nutritional, exercise, and weight problems. Such interviews may help identify young people who need preventive treatment and those who need assistance in halting abuse. 36 references and 4 tables
Main Term(s): Juvenile victims
Index Term(s): Abused children; Adolescent abuse; Adolescent females; Adolescent males; Child abuse causes; Child abuse prevention; Child abuse situation remedies; Child Sexual Abuse; Child victims; Dietary influences on behavior; Minnesota; Psychological research; Sexual assault statistics; Sexual assault victims; Students
Page Count: 13
Format: Article
Type: Research (Applied/Empirical)
Language: English
Country: United States of America
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