Eating Disorders Among Urban and Rural African American and European American Women

Bagley, Cherie A.; Character, Colleen D.; Shelton, Lisamarie

doi:10.1300/j015v26n01_04

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“…Previous literature suggests that African Americans are more accepting of weight gain, that they hold a different idea of attractiveness than European American women, and that the stronger their “black identity” the less likely they are to develop eating disorders (Bagley et al, 2003). As such, it should follow that African Americans would experience less symptoms of eating pathology and endorse fewer items on the EDI-3 eating disorder risk scale items.…”

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“…Traditionally, the African culture has viewed a fuller figure as being more attractive and desirable (Bagley, Character, & Shelton, 2003; Cogan, Bhalla, Sefa-Dedeh, & Rothblum, 1996). Research has suggested African American culture may protect African American women against adopting the European American thinness ideal by encouraging the internalization of the African American ideal of a fuller figured woman (Shuttlesworth & Zotter, 2011).…”

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Factor Analysis of EDI-3 Eating Disorder Risk Subscales Among African American Women

Rothstein

Sbrocco

Carter

2017

Journal of Black Psychology

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This study examined the factor structure of the eating disorder subscales of the Eating Disorder Inventory–3 among African American and European American women. Confirmatory factor analyses of the three-factor model proposed by Garner were conducted separately for each group. Confirmatory factor analyses results indicated the three-factor model was an adequate fit for the European American sample, but only a mediocre fit in the African American sample. A follow-up exploratory factor analyses using the African American data produced a pattern matrix consisting of four factors (drive for thinness, bulimia, body dissatisfaction, and body satisfaction). These results indicated that while drive for thinness and bulimia appeared to capture the intended constructs in the African American sample, the third factor was divided into body dissatisfaction and body satisfaction.

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Factor Analysis of EDI-3 Eating Disorder Risk Subscales Among African American Women

Rothstein

Sbrocco

Carter

2017

Journal of Black Psychology

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“…Higher levels of education have been associated with body image concerns among Asians in urban areas (Luo et al, 2005). More educated urban White women report higher drive for thinness than less educated urban and rural White and Black women (Bagley et al, 2003). More educated urban Chinese women, too, have a greater desire to lose weight than those who are less educated in rural areas (Luo et al, 2005).…”

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“…More educated urban Chinese women, too, have a greater desire to lose weight than those who are less educated in rural areas (Luo et al, 2005). Less educated urban Black women are more likely to report higher bulimic symptoms (Bagley et al, 2003). Low levels of education are correlated with higher risk for binge eating behavior (overeating) (Alegria et al, 2007).…”

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confidence: 99%

Ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and eating disorder symptomatology in Canada: implications for mental health care

Boisvert

Harrell

2014

Ethnicity and Inequalities in Health and Social Care

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Purpose – There is a gap in the understanding of relationships between socioeconomic status (SES), urban-rural differences, ethnicity and eating disorder symptomatology. This gap has implications for access to treatment and the effectiveness of treatment. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach – Data are presented from a major Canadian survey, analyzing the impact of body mass index (BMI), urban-non-urban residency, income, and ethnicity on eating disorder symptomatology. Findings – One of the strongest findings is that high income non-White women expressed less eating disorder symptomatology than lower income non-White women. Research limitations/implications – Future research needs to consider how factors such as urban residency, exposure to Western “thinness” ideals, and income differentials impact non-White women. Practical implications – Effective treatment of ethnic minority women requires an appreciation of complicated effects of “culture clash,” income and BMI on eating disorder symptomatology. Originality/value – This study makes a unique contribution to the literature by examining relationships between SES (income) and eating disorder symptomatology in White and non-White Canadian women. The review of the scientific literature on ethnic differences in eating disorder symptomatology revealed a disparity gap in treatment. This disparity may be a by-product of bias and lack of understanding of gender or ethnic/cultural differences by practitioners.

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“…2. Adolescent girls: Eating disorders are understudied and unaddressed (especially in adolescents of color; Bagley, Character, & Shelton, 2003). Obesity, if addressed effectively at this age, could prevent complications in adulthood.…”

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Benefits of comprehensive health care for improving health outcomes in women.

Jarrett

Yee

Banks³

2007

Professional Psychology: Research and Practice

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The American Psychological Association Health Care for the Whole Person Task Force was formulated to provide a rationale for integrating behavioral health services in primary care. Collectively, the task force called for a transformation of the biomedical system into one based on the biopsychosocial model. This article is a summary of the Women's Health Committee position paper that reviewed contextual factors in women's health, provided recommendations for clinical service action, and recommended an integrated primary health care system to address women's health needs. This article provides a vision of integrated care and a practical guide for psychology practitioners as they collaborate with other health care providers and health policy groups to improve health outcomes for women over the life course.

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Eating Disorders Among Urban and Rural African American and European American Women

Cited by 9 publications

References 24 publications

Factor Analysis of EDI-3 Eating Disorder Risk Subscales Among African American Women

Factor Analysis of EDI-3 Eating Disorder Risk Subscales Among African American Women

Ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and eating disorder symptomatology in Canada: implications for mental health care

Benefits of comprehensive health care for improving health outcomes in women.

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