Abstract
Many factors can play a role in the development of anorexia, including genes, social issues, extreme dieting, stressful life events, personality traits, and cultural influences. However, many studies have found perfectionism and depression to be strongly correlated with the development of eating disorders. In this literature review I critique published findings and consider the limitations of published research on anorexia. I examine certain factors that play a role in the development of anorexia, as well as the relative strength of each factor, with particular attention to the characteristics of perfectionism and depression and how they interact with each other in influencing anorexia in adolescent girls, Understanding the factors in the development of anorexia may decrease risk among adolescent girls and create better treatment options and preventive methods
Recommended Citation
(2015)
"Perfectionism and Depression in the Development of Anorexia in Girls,"
Intuition: The BYU Undergraduate Journal of Psychology: Vol. 11:
Iss.
1, Article 5.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/intuition/vol11/iss1/5