Social Media, Bullying, and Preadolescent Eating Disorders: Psychoeducation and Prevention Model

<p>The purpose of this theoretical project was to examine the available research surrounding preadolescent eating disorders with particular focus on prevalence and risk factors. The author proposed that social media and bullying should be considered as specific risk factors for this demographic in light of the increased media device use among children. Next, the author examined cognitive functioning, child development, and learning theories as they relate to the influence of social media an bullying on the development of eating disorders in children as well as current research on protective factors, prevention, programs, and treatment recommendations. Finally, the author proposed a psychoeducation and prevention model for use among parents, school personnel, and medical professionals to aid in early identification.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Psy.D. Doctor of Clinical Psychology

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation - Public Access

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Clinical Psychology

Year dc:date.available

2021

Author dc:creator

• Zalesna, Agnes

Contributors dc:contributor

• Sandra Lema-Stern, PhD
• Carolyn Gralewski, PhD

• eating disorder
• preadolescent
• social media
• bullying
• model
• Child Psychology
• Clinical Psychology

Repository record dc:identifier

https://digitalcommons.nl.edu/diss/467

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:digitalcommons.nl.edu:diss-1505