Role Of Psychology In Eating Disorders

Role of psychology in Eating Disorders
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TOC o “1-3” h z u 1.0Introduction PAGEREF _Toc432084647 h 32.0Types of Eating Disorders PAGEREF _Toc432084648 h 33.0Causes of Eating Disorders PAGEREF _Toc432084649 h 44.0Psychological Factors Contributing to Eating Disorders PAGEREF _Toc432084650 h 54.1Perfectionism PAGEREF _Toc432084651 h 54.2Obsessive-Compulsiveness PAGEREF _Toc432084652 h 64.3Neuroticism PAGEREF _Toc432084653 h 74.4Conscientiousness PAGEREF _Toc432084654 h 74.5Extroversion PAGEREF _Toc432084655 h 84.6Core Low Self Esteem PAGEREF _Toc432084656 h 84.7Agreeableness PAGEREF _Toc432084657 h 95.0Family of Origin Psychology PAGEREF _Toc432084658 h 96.0Openness PAGEREF _Toc432084659 h 106.0 Conclusion PAGEREF _Toc432084660 h 107.0References PAGEREF _Toc432084661 h 11
IntroductionPsychology plays a big role in creating an eating disorder. To understand the psychological factors involved, it would be apt to discuss the different types of eating disorders. This paper provides a brief introduction to the different disorders known to the psychological fraternity. The main types of eating disorders discussed include anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating. Discussing the types of eating disorders introduces the reader to the psychological aspect of eating disorders. The research paper also includes the causes of eating disorders. The said causes include but are not limited to genetic vulnerability, socio-cultural influence…