The Effects of Clothing Size Inconsistency Experienced in Adolescence on Disordered Eating Trends Amongst Female College Students

Emma Suplizio

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. 

Major: 
Human Development & Family Studies
Exhibition Category: 
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Exhibition Format: 
Poster Presentation
Campus: 
DuBois
Faculty Sponsor: 
Sarah Pierotti
Poster Number: 
176

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