Levine & Smolak (2009) posits that the measure of any successful prevention program is the defining of its purpose. What is the overall goal that the program is attempting to prevent? “Thus, defining what problem behaviors or risk factors are to be prevented (or changed) and which protective factors or health enhancing behaviors are to be strengthened is the starting point” (Levine & Smolak, 2009, p ). The identified program for this proposal is eating disorders or eating disturbances. Both terms are often used interchangeably (Levine & Smolak, 2009).
The DSM-5 defines an eating disorder under the category of Feeding and Eating Disorders. The types can be further described as pica, rumination disorder, avoidant/restrictive food intake, Anorexia Nervosa (AN), Bulimia Nervosa (BN), Binge-Eating, or other non-specified eating disorders (APA, 2013). Della Grave (2003) further defines and eating disorder as a, “persistent disturbance of eating behavior or behavior intended to control weight, which significantly impairs physical health or psychological functioning” (Della Grave, 2003, p. 580).
Eating disorders (ED) can be associated with other mental health issues such as anxiety or depression; however, the ED tends to increase …show more content…
Their rationale is, “Sociocultural factors create, shape, and maintain the beliefs, emotions, motives, and behaviors that comprise the continuum of disordered eating” (pp. 58 – 59). Research has shown that social cognitive theory and cognitive behavioral theory also referred to as Social Cognitive Model (SCM) have been successful in modifying undesired behavior in individuals. The SCM attempts to challenge the idea of an self-imposed unrealistic and unhealthy beauty standard while attempting to modify irrational beliefs and thought processes (Levine & Piran,
The DSM-5 defines an eating disorder under the category of Feeding and Eating Disorders. The types can be further described as pica, rumination disorder, avoidant/restrictive food intake, Anorexia Nervosa (AN), Bulimia Nervosa (BN), Binge-Eating, or other non-specified eating disorders (APA, 2013). Della Grave (2003) further defines and eating disorder as a, “persistent disturbance of eating behavior or behavior intended to control weight, which significantly impairs physical health or psychological functioning” (Della Grave, 2003, p. 580).
Eating disorders (ED) can be associated with other mental health issues such as anxiety or depression; however, the ED tends to increase …show more content…
Their rationale is, “Sociocultural factors create, shape, and maintain the beliefs, emotions, motives, and behaviors that comprise the continuum of disordered eating” (pp. 58 – 59). Research has shown that social cognitive theory and cognitive behavioral theory also referred to as Social Cognitive Model (SCM) have been successful in modifying undesired behavior in individuals. The SCM attempts to challenge the idea of an self-imposed unrealistic and unhealthy beauty standard while attempting to modify irrational beliefs and thought processes (Levine & Piran,