2007-03-03 11:18:37 · 5 answers · asked by DingBat 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Well, I think that eating disorders are caused by a combonation of things; a distorted self-image or a desire for a sense of control in a girl's (or boy's) life. I know people who are bullimic/anorexic because their life is crazy, and they get a sense of control by being able to decide if they're going to eat, or not. It can also be a cry for help. There are teens who are so desperate for someone, anyone, to acknowledge their existence, that they'll resort to harming themselves (ie: cutting/eating disorders). And for others, yes, an eating disorder can result from low self-esteem and a distorted body image. Only, if you look at the motive for why most women want to be thinner, it is because they want attention, and affection - be it from guys, or from their parents, or whomever.
2007-03-03 11:27:14 · answer #1 · answered by LIZZYYY 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eating disorders can be caused by many different factors in a person's life ... low self image is only one of them, and it is not the 'main cause' ... which is a 'visualization' dysfunction, where the people can't see their 'real body' but see someone who is 'fatter' or 'thinner' than they truly are.
2007-03-03 11:33:34 · answer #2 · answered by Kris L 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe so. Some of the people are beautiful and don't realize it. Then when they get the eating disorder, they do look bad.
2007-03-03 11:26:22 · answer #3 · answered by Mariposa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes it a person trying to assert control over their lives.
2007-03-03 11:26:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep, that and boredom
2007-03-03 11:26:26 · answer #5 · answered by kicking_back 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋