ERIC Number: EJ1200660
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018
Pages: 12
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ISSN: ISSN-1464-7893
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New Observations on the Influence of Dance on Body Image and Development of Eating Disorders
Walter, Ofra; Yanko, Sivan
Research in Dance Education, v19 n3 p240-251 2018
Studies indicate that female dance students are more preoccupied with weight, eating habits, and body image than girls in the general population and are in greater danger of developing eating disorders. In this study, questionnaires were distributed to 90 females aged 15-30; 47 dancers or former dancers and 43 non-dancers. Consistent with prior studies, BMI had a positive and significant contribution to predicting eating disorders. Surprisingly, no statistical difference was found between the two groups with regard to body image, opinions about eating, or eating behaviors. This finding contradicts prior research and merits further examination given the popularity and health benefits of dance training.
Descriptors: Dance Education, Females, Adolescents, Young Adults, Body Composition, Body Weight, Body Height, Eating Disorders, Predictor Variables, Self Concept, Student Attitudes, Eating Habits, Foreign Countries
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Israel
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