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Exploring the Experiences of People who Engage with Pro-eating Disorder Online Media: A Qualitative Inquiry.

Kimberlee A MinceyK Michelle Hunnicutt Hollenbaugh
Published in: International journal for the advancement of counseling (2022)
The harmful consequences of eating disorders can impact an individual's physical, emotional, and psychosocial wellness. However, these consequences may be exacerbated by the use of pro-eating disorder online media. In this study, we used a hermeneutic phenomenological qualitative inquiry to explore the experiences of an international sample of adults engaging with pro-eating disorder online media. Analysis revealed themes and subthemes and provided context for meaning(s) individuals experience when engaging in pro-eating disorder media. Implications for counsellors across the globe are discussed.
Keyphrases
  • mental health
  • anti inflammatory
  • social media
  • health information
  • physical activity
  • systematic review
  • healthcare