This study aims at investigating the relationship between
eating attitudes and body image dissatisfaction. Among the female students
of psychology from Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, during 2008, 140
students were selected through random sampling. This research was conducted
in a field work fashion using the Eating Attitudes Test (EAT) and the
Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ). The data collected were analyzed using
correlational statistics. Results suggested that there is a significant
positive correlation between the eating attitudes and body image dissatisfaction.
Thus, students who are overly dissatisfied with their body shape are at
a higher risk for an eating disorder. |