e-Ana and e-Mia: A Content Analysis of Pro–Eating Disorder Web Sites
Volume: 100, Issue: 8, Pages: 1526 - 1534
Published: Aug 1, 2010
Abstract
The Internet offers Web sites that describe, endorse, and support eating disorders. We examined the features of pro-eating disorder Web sites and the messages to which users may be exposed.We conducted a systematic content analysis of 180 active Web sites, noting site logistics, site accessories, "thinspiration" material (images and prose intended to inspire weight loss), tips and tricks, recovery, themes, and perceived harm.Practically all...
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Title
e-Ana and e-Mia: A Content Analysis of Pro–Eating Disorder Web Sites
Published Date
Aug 1, 2010
Volume
100
Issue
8
Pages
1526 - 1534
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