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Factors influencing disordered eating behavior based on the theory of triadic influence
Author(s) -
Han Jee Hee,
Kim Sun Ah,
Kim Sue,
Park Jin Young
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
perspectives in psychiatric care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.538
H-Index - 35
eISSN - 1744-6163
pISSN - 0031-5990
DOI - 10.1111/ppc.12308
Subject(s) - psychology , sociocultural evolution , regression analysis , consciousness , disordered eating , clinical psychology , eating behavior , anxiety , developmental psychology , social psychology , eating disorders , medicine , psychiatry , neuroscience , machine learning , sociology , anthropology , computer science , obesity
Purpose The objective of this study was to identify factors influencing disordered eating behaviors in female college students based on the theory of triadic influence. Design and Method The participants in this study were 307 college females in Korea. Data were analyzed using t ‐tests, correlation coefficients, and multiple regression analyses. Findings Multiple regression analysis revealed that objectified body consciousness, social physique anxiety, and sociocultural attitudes toward appearance influenced disordered eating behavior ( R 2 = 0.33, F = 51.32, P < 0.001). Practice Implications This study suggests the development of a nursing program for college females that considers the factors influencing personal, social, and cultural streams will be effective.