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Body Image and Disordered Eating among Asia American and Caucasian College Students
Psychology of Women Quarterly (1998)
  • Susan Kashubeck-West, University of Missouri-St. Louis
  • Laurie B. Mintz, University of Florida
Abstract
Using a sample of Caucasian and Asian American college students, this research examined gender differences within race and race differences within gender with respect to a wide range of body image and disordered eating variables. Results indicated that: (a) regardless of race, women reported more problem attitudes and behaviors than did men; (b) gender differences were similar for Asian Americans and Caucasians, although Caucasians evidenced slightly more gender differences than did Asian Americans; (c) for men, race made no difference; and (d) for women, some race differences were found, with Caucasian women engaging in more dieting and binging behavior and Asian American women reporting lower self-esteem and less satisfaction with their racially defined features. Suggestions for future research are made, and implications are discussed.
Publication Date
1998
DOI
10.1111/j.1471-6402.1999.tb00397.x
Citation Information
Susan Kashubeck-West and Laurie B. Mintz. "Body Image and Disordered Eating among Asia American and Caucasian College Students" Psychology of Women Quarterly Vol. 23 (1998) p. 781 - 796
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/susan-kashubeck-west/28/