Research Paper
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Name : Loy Wei Win
Class : English 2-3
Topic: Eating Disorders
Research Question: * How can the interpersonal factor be the main factor that causes Anorexia Nervosa among the teenagers. * Which is the main factor that causes Anorexia Nervosa among the teenagers, interpersonal risk factor or social risk factor?
Thesis:
This report aims to explore the views of those who believe that the interpersonal risk factor should be the main factor that causes Anorexia and views of those who claim that social risk factor is the main factor that causes it among the teenagers.
Arguments (Write in note form)
Argument 1
Experiences of bullying, teasing, and criticizing due to body weight or shapes (appearance) – by family members or friends – lead to negative emotional consequences – low self-esteem (which mean not valuing or thinking well of onself) – poor-self image.
Argument from the other side
Wrong information is been projected to the teenagers – value people on the basis of physical appearance and not inner qualities and strengths – it makes people feel guilty and ashamed – causes low self-esteem and body dissatisfaction.
Argument 2
Having troubles with families – eg: divorcing, death – causes mood disorder – eg: anxiety or depression – feelings of lack of control, and being depressed, anxious, sad and lonely.
Argument from the other side
Jobs or activities that demands slenderness – eg: ballet, gymnastics, or modeling – causes the people to be perfectionism or overachievers – they tend to set strict, demanding goals or standards – anxious and feeling of lack of control – if they’re not perfect, they’re a total failure – lead to depressed, sad.
Argument 3
Having difficulties to express feelings and thoughts – family behavior – parents tend to be overly controlling, overprotective, strict, and achievement oriented – child abuse – eg: both physical and sex abuse – poor boundary
Name : Loy Wei Win
Class : English 2-3
Topic: Eating Disorders
Research Question: * How can the interpersonal factor be the main factor that causes Anorexia Nervosa among the teenagers. * Which is the main factor that causes Anorexia Nervosa among the teenagers, interpersonal risk factor or social risk factor?
Thesis:
This report aims to explore the views of those who believe that the interpersonal risk factor should be the main factor that causes Anorexia and views of those who claim that social risk factor is the main factor that causes it among the teenagers.
Arguments (Write in note form)
Argument 1
Experiences of bullying, teasing, and criticizing due to body weight or shapes (appearance) – by family members or friends – lead to negative emotional consequences – low self-esteem (which mean not valuing or thinking well of onself) – poor-self image.
Argument from the other side
Wrong information is been projected to the teenagers – value people on the basis of physical appearance and not inner qualities and strengths – it makes people feel guilty and ashamed – causes low self-esteem and body dissatisfaction.
Argument 2
Having troubles with families – eg: divorcing, death – causes mood disorder – eg: anxiety or depression – feelings of lack of control, and being depressed, anxious, sad and lonely.
Argument from the other side
Jobs or activities that demands slenderness – eg: ballet, gymnastics, or modeling – causes the people to be perfectionism or overachievers – they tend to set strict, demanding goals or standards – anxious and feeling of lack of control – if they’re not perfect, they’re a total failure – lead to depressed, sad.
Argument 3
Having difficulties to express feelings and thoughts – family behavior – parents tend to be overly controlling, overprotective, strict, and achievement oriented – child abuse – eg: both physical and sex abuse – poor boundary
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