Body Image, Eating Disorders and Role of Media among Indian Adolescents

Singh, Mannat M; Parsekar, Shradha S; Venkatesh, Bhumika T

doi:10.1177/0973134220160102

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“…their clinical features are prevalent among both adults (Jugale, Pramila, Murthy, & Rangath, 2014;Ramaiah, 2015;Vijayalakshmi et al, 2017) and adolescents (Ganguly, Roy, & Mukhopadhyay, 2018;Mammen, Russell, & Russell, 2007;Singh Mannat, Parsekar, & Bhumika, 2016).…”

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Adaptation and validation of the Eating Disorder Examination‐Questionnaire in English among urban Indian adolescents

Lewis‐Smith

Garbett

Chaudhry³

et al. 2020

Intl J Eating Disorders

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Objective Eating pathology is a salient issue in India, with clinical features reported among adults and adolescents. However, there are currently no validated measures of disordered eating in the Indian context. The present study therefore aimed to validate a culturally appropriate English language version of the Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDE‐Q), a widely used measure, among adolescents in India. Method We adapted and examined the factor structure, reliability, and construct validity of the EDE‐Q among an urban sample of 1,413 Indian adolescents (mean age = 13 years; 45% girls). Results In contrast to the original four‐factor model, exploratory factor analysis identified a two‐factor solution for girls and boys, which was verified by confirmatory factor analysis; a “Preoccupation and Control” subscale and a “Weight and Shape Concerns” subscale. The total scale comprised 15 items for girls and 18 items for boys. Test–retest reliability and internal consistency were satisfactory for the girls' and boys' scales (Cronbach's α = .91 for both) and their comprising subscales (αs ≥ .80). Concurrent validity was established through medium‐high significant correlations with measures of body image and internalization of appearance ideals. Combining items common to both versions of the scale led to a psychometrically acceptable model which was largely invariant across both genders, thus facilitating gendered comparison. Discussion Findings indicate the reliability and validity of the EDE‐Q among English‐speaking urban Indian adolescents. This will facilitate further research examining the prevalence and nature of eating pathology among adolescents in India.

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Adaptation and validation of the Eating Disorder Examination‐Questionnaire in English among urban Indian adolescents

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Garbett

Chaudhry³

et al. 2020

Intl J Eating Disorders

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“…Previous studies also reported that media messages, particularly on online platforms, were important resources for youth in the formation of their attitudes towards their body and eating patterns. [16][17][18] Online conversation and messages, pictures and recommendations can trigger disordered eating, particularly for sensible adolescents for whom social acceptance is important. Not surprisingly, we found that students being at risk scored higher on the social anxiety and social avoidance scales, and lower on the social support scale.…”

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“…Media is a powerful influencing factor in shaping young people’s body image and eating behaviors through idealized images and messages. 16 In the digital era, excessive smartphone and internet use can particularly play a decisive role in forming adolescents’ lifestyles, health attitudes and behavioral choices. 17 The severity of eating disorders was found to be associated with internet and smartphone application usage.…”

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Risk of Disordered Eating Among a Sample of Indian Adolescents: The Role of Online Activity, Social Anxiety and Social Support

Pikó

Patel

Kiss

2022

Journal of Indian Association for Child and Adolescent Mental H

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Background: Although the concept of a slim body was first introduced in Western societies, body dissatisfaction and disordered eating became a globalized issue, and appeared in India and other Asian cultures as well. However, we know much less about the background variables in this region. Aim: To further examine potential risk and protective factors for disordered eating, we aimed to detect the role of online activity (smartphone addiction, time spent online), social anxiety and social support as well as Body Mass Index (BMI), academic performance, and sociodemographics in elevating the risk of disordered eating among a sample of Indian adolescents. Methods: This study employed 112 high school students (aged between 14–18 years; mean age = 16.01 years; SD = 1.08; 47.3% females) from a private high school located in Vadodara, India. Besides sociodemographics, weight and height (Body Mass Index, BMI), academic performance, and average screen time on weekdays/weekends) were asked. We used four different instruments for exploring the psychological variables: Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26), Smartphone Addiction Scale – Short Version (SAS-SV), The Kutcher Generalized Social Anxiety Scale for Adolescents (K-GSADS-A), and Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS). Results: Using a cut-off score of 20 points, 9.8% of the students were evaluated as being at risk for disordered eating. Besides time spent online on weekdays, smartphone addiction, social anxiety and avoidance, and higher BMI scores elevated the risk of disordered eating in bivariate logistic regressions, while social support served as a protection. In the final multivariate model, only two factors remained significant contributors: being online on weekdays (risk) and being online on weekends (protection). Conclusion: These findings highlight the different roles of Internet use in the risk of disordered eating (weekdays: risky, weekend: protective) among this sample of Indian adolescents which can be explained by a possible shift in students’ social connections (from peers to family) during the different period of the week.

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“…4,5 A study conducted among 550 pre-university students in India reported a tendency to develop eating disorders in 31.09% of the participants. 6 Yet another study involving 1600 students in the age group of 15-25 years in south India observed that 26.06% of the respondents were prone to develop eating disorders. 7 The prevalence of eating disorders among medical students in India, as per studies, ranges from 13.68%-16.9%.…”

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Risk of eating disorders and its association with body image concerns, depression, anxiety and stress among medical students in a college in Kerala

Tomy¹,

Lakshmi²,

Mathew³

et al. 2021

Kerala Journal of Psychiatry

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Background: Eating disorders are one of the most under-recognised psychiatric conditions which can lead to considerable morbidity. With their high workloads, academic pressure, and peer influence, medical students may be more likely to develop eating disorders. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of eating disorders among medical students in a college in Kerala. It was also planned to find its association with body shape concerns, depression, anxiety and stress. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 472 undergraduate medical students and interns at a medical college in Kerala. Socio-demographic proforma, Eating Attitudes Test-26 (EAT-26), Body Shape Questionnaire-8C (vBSQ-8C), Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale-21(DASS-21)-were administered after obtaining informed written consent. Statistical analysis was done using the chi-square test and Pearson correlation. Results: The prevalence of risk of eating disorders among medical students was 19.1%. Depression, anxiety and stress were significantly associated with the risk of eating disorders (p=0.034, p=0.001 and p=0.001, respectively). A positive correlation was found between the risk of eating disorders, body shape concerns and body mass index (p=0.001). Conclusion: A considerable risk of eating disorders was noted among medical students in Kerala. Body shape concerns and symptoms suggestive of depression, anxiety, and stress showed a significant association with the risk of eating disorders. Increased awareness and early identification can help institute timely interventions.

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Body Image, Eating Disorders and Role of Media among Indian Adolescents

Cited by 21 publications

References 19 publications

Adaptation and validation of the Eating Disorder Examination‐Questionnaire in English among urban Indian adolescents

Adaptation and validation of the Eating Disorder Examination‐Questionnaire in English among urban Indian adolescents

Risk of Disordered Eating Among a Sample of Indian Adolescents: The Role of Online Activity, Social Anxiety and Social Support

Risk of eating disorders and its association with body image concerns, depression, anxiety and stress among medical students in a college in Kerala

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