Eating Disorders in Multicultural Populations: Etiology, Assessment, and Treatment Recommendations

Date of Award

Spring 6-12-2009

Document Type

Doctoral Research Paper

Degree Name

Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology

Organizational Unit

Graduate School of Professional Psychology

First Advisor

Judith Fox

Second Advisor

Fernando Guzman

Third Advisor

Mark Suyeishi

Copyright Statement / License for Reuse

All Rights Reserved
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Keywords

Eating disorders, Multicultural populations, Treatment

Abstract

Eating disorders are becoming more prevalent in multicultural populations. African Americans, Latina Americans, and Asian Americans, among others, are all being diagnosed with eating disorders at an increased rate, therefore it is important to have a better understanding of assessment and treatment of the eating disorder within these populations. This paper integrates the research on the etiology of the eating disorder and possible treatment considerations. It also explains how ethnic identity development and experiences of racism and oppression are associated with the development of eating disorders and how to use those factors to aid in the recovery from the disorder. The current diagnostic criteria for an eating disorder is based on Caucasian women, thus a list of diagnostic considerations are also provided to aid clinicians in accurately evaluating this disorder in people of color.

Copyright Date

6-15-2009

Publication Statement

Copyright is held by the author. Permanently suppressed.

Rights Holder

Millie M. Riss

Provenance

Received from Author

File Format

application/pdf

Language

English (eng)

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