Pro Anorexia Evolution
Brief Evolution of Pro-Anorexia The time period of 1970 to 2000 shows a growing acknowledgement in a multitude of various ranges of study of the intricate issues associated with eating disorders (Casilli, Tubaro, & Araya, 2012). Although, consultation between fields of specialization is minimal and scarce (Casilli, Tubaro, & Araya, 2012). While inclusive studies narrating many factors such as environmental, biological, and behaviour are absent (Casilli, Tubaro, & Araya, 2012). The field of studies which have molded the understandings surrounding eating disorders are clinical psychology and psychiatry (Casilli, Tubaro, & Araya, 2012). A highly controversial issue is whether to interpret anorexia as a disease or as a lifestyle (Casilli, Tubaro,
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A longitudinal study is needed in order to confirm the consequences that pro-ana online websites may have. An online identity that may hold the capacity to become dangerous, such as a pro-ana identity, may cause damaging actions to be endorsed and supported (Mulveen & Hepworth, 2006). There is concern for pro-ana websites being the primary source of medical information in regard to weight loss and weight control (Mulveen & Hepworth, 2006; Chelsey et al., 2003). It is found that pro-ana websites are visited more often then recovery websites, as well as being more numerous (Mulveen & Hepworth, 2006; Chelsey et al., 2003). Although, it is progressively becoming more difficult to approximate the spread and the effects of pro-ana online forums due to the illusive and secretive essence of the websites (Casilli, Tubaro, & Araya, 2012). Casilli, Tubaro, and Araya (2012) note the great need for scientific studies in the area of pro-eating disorder online communities. A large number of the research done in this area focuses on the behaviours, incentives and health of individuals, while an insufficient amount of studies investigates the establishment of community within the pro-ana phenomenon (Casilli, Tubaro, & Araya, 2012). “Pro-anorexia sites are better organized, comprehensive, and more numerous than sites based on recovery or professional services” (Chelsey et al., 2003). This is cause to explore the pro-ana websites in comparison to professional websites and delve into analysis of the differences and
A longitudinal study is needed in order to confirm the consequences that pro-ana online websites may have. An online identity that may hold the capacity to become dangerous, such as a pro-ana identity, may cause damaging actions to be endorsed and supported (Mulveen & Hepworth, 2006). There is concern for pro-ana websites being the primary source of medical information in regard to weight loss and weight control (Mulveen & Hepworth, 2006; Chelsey et al., 2003). It is found that pro-ana websites are visited more often then recovery websites, as well as being more numerous (Mulveen & Hepworth, 2006; Chelsey et al., 2003). Although, it is progressively becoming more difficult to approximate the spread and the effects of pro-ana online forums due to the illusive and secretive essence of the websites (Casilli, Tubaro, & Araya, 2012). Casilli, Tubaro, and Araya (2012) note the great need for scientific studies in the area of pro-eating disorder online communities. A large number of the research done in this area focuses on the behaviours, incentives and health of individuals, while an insufficient amount of studies investigates the establishment of community within the pro-ana phenomenon (Casilli, Tubaro, & Araya, 2012). “Pro-anorexia sites are better organized, comprehensive, and more numerous than sites based on recovery or professional services” (Chelsey et al., 2003). This is cause to explore the pro-ana websites in comparison to professional websites and delve into analysis of the differences and