Weight-related abuse: impact of perpetrator-victim relationship on binge eating and internalizing symptoms - Bannon S, Salwen J, Hymowitz G.

Disordered eating and weight problems are associated with experiencing childhood abuse. While weight-related abuse (WRA; teasing and verbal abuse specific to one's weight) uniquely predicts disordered eating and mood problems in adulthood, the link between...
Source: SafetyLit - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news