Research on females and body image points to the complex relationships among many factors. There is a dynamic interaction among culture, society, school networks and parents that impacts on the development of eating disorders infernales. What is the relationship of these factors to the psychological makeup of adolescent females with high academic ability?
This paper will provide an overview of the internal and external predisposing factors that signal potential eating disorders infernales. It will outline the psychology of high ability females which places them at greater risk for the development of an eating disorder. It will provide recommendations for parents and teachers who want to recognize and help adolescent females deal with a potentially life-threatening illness.
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