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Pro-anorexia coaches prey on individuals with eating disorders.

E I SimonsF NoteboomEric van Furth
Published in: The International journal of eating disorders (2023)
Individuals with an eating disorder are avid internet users. A minority frequent pro-anorexia websites and fora seeking help in losing weight. This study showed that pro-anorexia coaches prey on these individuals, often to obtain sexually explicit content. The modus operandi of pro-anorexia coaches shows similarities to online grooming. Awareness of this phenomenon and the way in which pro-anorexia coaches operate is valuable for clinicians, parents, and teachers.
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