Preferred Name
Cheri L. Greenfield
Creative Commons License
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Date of Graduation
Fall 2014
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Educational Specialist (EdS)
Department
Department of Graduate Psychology
Advisor(s)
Jack H. Presbury
Debbie C. Sturm
Abstract
The treatment of eating disorders involves a complex approach. In recent years, a number of websites have developed in an attempt to meet the needs of individuals struggling with this set of disorders. Some of these websites are nationally recognized organizations dedicated to improve treatment and provide educational resources, while other websites have been authored by individuals with eating disorders in an attempt to create a safe community of support. This project explores various components found in online communities, examines characteristics of eating disorders, and evaluates the worth of such resources, even when in perceived contrast with traditional treatment. Rather than work against one another, this study looks at ways in which varying approaches to treatment might co-exist in a complementary manner, to provide a more comprehensive set of resources for clients with eating disorders.
Recommended Citation
Greenfield, Cheri L., "Weighing in: Therapeutic benefits of online communities for individuals with eating disorders" (2014). Educational Specialist, 2009-2019. 1.
https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/edspec201019/1
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