Relationship between Bulimia Nervosa and Social Factors

Indianapolis, IN

This research paper will explore the relationship between social factors or influences and the specific eating disorder of Bulimia Nervosa. Bulimia Nervosa (BN) is classified by means of extreme calorie intake (up to several days worth of calories) in a short period of time, and then followed by an episode of purging by the use of vomiting, laxatives, abuse of diet pills, or extreme exercise, in order to rid oneself of the extreme amount of calories just consumed. The purpose of this research is to help mental health professionals and therapists better understand this specific eating disorder. (The aspects explored in this research include the causation of Bulimia Nervosa.) I am finding the causation of BN is due to social factors. The data phase, or the phase of research when I will be gathering the bulk of my information, I will research by means surveys given to the expressed population. The population includes girls that fall between the age of onset of the disorder, or girls between the ages of 17-25. With the utilization of this information mental health professionals will be able to help his or her client's better cope and understand his or her own struggles.