Date of Award
2010
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Psychology
Abstract
The first year of college is an at-risk time period for the development of body dissatisfaction and eating disorders. Thus, it is important to understand the underlying components of the first-year experience - specifically identity development, college stress, and extracurricular activity involvement - that contribute to these psychological disorders. During this developmental time period, first-year students experience many changes and challenges. The goals of the current prospective study are to examine how identity development, college stress, and extracurricular activity involvement affect the development or exacerbation of eating disorders and body dissatisfaction in first-year college women. This longitudinal study aims to examine these factors, both individually and in interaction with each other, in relation to eating disorders and body dissatisfaction in women's transition to college.
Recommended Citation
Rolnik, Ashley Marie, "The Transition to College and Psychological Outcomes: The Effect of Identity Development, College Stress, and Activity Involvement on Body Dissatisfaction and Disordered Eating in First-Year College Women" (2010). Master's Theses. 495.
https://ecommons.luc.edu/luc_theses/495
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Copyright © 2010 Ashley Marie Rolnik
