The Limits of Healthy Habits: Exploring the Relationship between Disordered Eating, Body Image, Mindfulness, Social Media, and Dysfunctional Exercise

Author

Taylor A. Dinkel, Fort Hays State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Thesis

DOI

10.58809/FCNY1262

Date of Award

Spring 2022

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Psychology

Advisor

Dr. Janett Naylor-Tincknell

Abstract

In recent decades, there has been an increase not only in full syndrome eating disorders, but also in subclinical presentations of disordered eating, many of which include dysfunctional relationships with exercise. Although not full diagnosable syndromes, disordered relationships with food and exercise, as well as a preoccupation with body image, can cause severe physical and psychological stress for individuals who present with these dysfunctional patterns. With the growth of fitness-related social media accounts, the increase in social media usage during the pandemic, and the increase in subclinical disordered eating presentations and dysfunctional relationships with exercise, it is important be aware of the damage that subclinical forms of disorders can have. The present research serves as a way to examine the subclinical forms of disordered eating and dysfunctional exercise and propose how, through mindfulness, the two can be prevented from developing into full syndrome clinical eating disorders, which often lead to in-patient treatment, hospitalization, or in many cases, death.

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Recommended Citation

Dinkel, Taylor A., "The Limits of Healthy Habits: Exploring the Relationship between Disordered Eating, Body Image, Mindfulness, Social Media, and Dysfunctional Exercise" (2022). Master's Theses. 3192.
DOI: 10.58809/FCNY1262
Available at: https://scholars.fhsu.edu/theses/3192

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© 2022 Taylor Dinkel