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Relationship Between Disordered Eating Risk & Body Image Dissatisfaction Of Spirit Squad Members, Sarah Abdul Albandar
Relationship Between Disordered Eating Risk & Body Image Dissatisfaction Of Spirit Squad Members, Sarah Abdul Albandar
Graduate Theses
Background: Investigations into body image and disordered eating habits among aesthetic sports has shown that these athletes face pressures to be thin and to be a certain body type for their sport.
Research aim/question(s): This study sought to determine if disordered eating habits and body dissatisfaction were prevalent within this population, whether or not there is a relationship between body image and disordered eating, and to determine the current research gap on body image and disordered eating among cheerleaders and dancers.
Materials and Methods: Participants were 23 females including cheerleaders and dancers on the Spirit Squad as well as dance …