Research Presented in the Chapter Suggests a Shift in the Ideal

question 81

Essay

Research presented in the chapter suggests a shift in the ideal female body presented by the media, such that the women presented are now extremely thin AND extremely toned (Grogan, 2008). Homan (2010) found that internalizing athletic ideal predicted change in compulsive exercise whereas internalizing the thin ideal predicted changes in exercise, body dissatisfaction and dieting. State the main points of an integrative, or biopsychosocial etiological model and discuss the results of Homan (2010) in terms of an integrative model: how might such a shift in the media change Eating Disorders?

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Definitions:

Theories of Motivation

A set of principles and concepts that explain what drives individuals to initiate, direct, and sustain behaviors and actions towards achieving goals.

Cultures

The shared values, beliefs, practices, and social norms that characterize a group of people or a society.

Power Distance

The extent to which less powerful members of institutions and organizations accept and expect that power is distributed unequally.

Goals

Targets or benchmarks that individuals or organizations aim to achieve, guiding their efforts and actions toward specific outcomes.