Participation in Athletic Activities and Eating Disordered Behavior
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-10-2008
Journal / Book Title
Eating Disorders
Abstract
The purpose of the following study was to examine the relationship between participation in athletic and exercise activities and eating disordered behavior among a college student population. A sample of 853 undergraduate students completed the EAT-26 and indicated participation in athletic activities to determine eating disorder-related dieting and exercise attitudes and behaviors. Results demonstrate that participation in recreational activities correlates with more deleterious attitudes than involvement in organized sports. Implications for counseling and prevention are discussed.
DOI
10.1080/10640260802370556
Montclair State University Digital Commons Citation
Levitt, Dana, "Participation in Athletic Activities and Eating Disordered Behavior" (2008). Department of Counseling Scholarship and Creative Works. 51.
https://digitalcommons.montclair.edu/counseling-facpubs/51