Anorexia in Adolescent Males

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In this article, the writer notes that anorexia nervosa is not a new disorder in terms of dysfunctional adolescent development. The writer points out, however, that the disorder has long been thought of as being a female crisis rather than having much influence on adolescent male development. The writer explains that as defined by the American Psychiatric Association, anorexia nervosa is best described as an excessive preoccupation with weight and body image. Although little research is available with respect to the male anorexic, the writer maintains that overall the disorder is likely a result of bio-psycho-social factors and encouraged by society wherein appearance is a worthy individual trait.

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Introduction and Literature Review
Research Purpose, Question and Hypothesis
References

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"As defined by the American Psychiatric Association anorexia nervosa is best described as an excessive preoccupation with weight and body image. Some of the more frequent symptoms exhibited by the male population include social isolationism, perfectionism, rigid cognitive style, and obsessive-compulsiveness in terms of an expressed fear of gaining weight over muscle growth. Although the general lack of a slimness value on male adolescents puts them at a somewhat lower risk the phenomenon is increasing in frequency wherein the muscular body type is seen as an advantage to gaining a competitive edge, albeit in sports, social relations, or an ideal male image."

Sample of Sources Used:

• American Psychiatric Association, (1994). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association.
• Blinder, B.J. (2000). Anorexia nervosa in males. American Journal of Psychiatry, Oct.
• Crisp, A.H. and Burns, T. (1984). Outcome of anorexia nervosa in males. The British Journal of Psychiatry, 154:319-325.
• Fisher, M.F., et al (1995). Eating disorders in adolescents: A background paper. Journal of Adolescent Health, 16:420-437.
• Willis, J.D. and Campbell, L.F. (1992). Exercise Psychology. Champaign, Illinois: Human Kinetics Publishers.

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