Senior Honors Projects, 2010-2019
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Date of Graduation
Spring 2019
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Department
Department of Health Sciences
Advisor(s)
Audrey J. Burnett
Theresa M. Enyeart Smith
Monica Reis-Bergan
Abstract
Background: The prevalence of eating disorders on college campuses indicates an important issue in contemporary society. As students experience a heightened level of freedom, they have the option to explore multiple forms of weight- management, including compulsive exercise.
Methodology: An online survey was distributed to female undergraduate students(n=206) at James Madison University.
Results: A significant relationship was found between eating disorder symptomology and where participants decided to spend their time at the University Recreation Center (UREC), as well as what type of physical activity they chose to perform. A significant inverse relationship between increasing muscle mass and burning calories was also observed.
Discussion: Participants with the goal of burning calories experienced overall less positive attitudes towards working out, used appearance as a main motivator for where they decide to work out, and were more likely to exhibit symptoms of an eating disorder.
Recommended Citation
Daniels, Olivia, "The Correlation between Undergraduate students who attend the University Recreation Center and students exhibiting symptoms of an eating disorder" (2019). Senior Honors Projects, 2010-2019. 664.
https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/honors201019/664
