This study aimed to examine the relationship between adolescent clothing size inconsistencies and female college student disordered eating trends. Pre-existing literature suggests evidence that women’s clothing sizes have heavy variance, but nobody has connected this to disordered eating before. This was a mixed methods study, with qualitative focus groups and quantitative statistical analysis. Key findings suggest that clothing size inconsistency is linked to disordered eating, negative self-esteem, and social comparison amongst female college students.
The Effects of Clothing Size Inconsistency Experienced in Adolescence on Disordered Eating Trends Amongst Female College Students
Emma Suplizio
Major:
Human Development & Family Studies
Exhibition Category:
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Exhibition Format:
Poster Presentation
Campus:
DuBois
Faculty Sponsor:
Sarah Pierotti
Poster Number:
176
Award Winner
University Fellowships and Phi Kappa Phi Peter T. Luckie Awards for Outstanding Juniors Winner