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Die gesin van oorsprong en eetversteurings: 'n fenomenologiese studie

M.A. / In this study an attempt is made to understand the phenomenological experience of girls in late adolescence who have had eating disorders, as well as the family dynamics that form part of this disorder. A developmental perspective regarding adolescence is discussed in this study. Eating disorders as a construct and the family of origin are broadly discussed in the literature chapter. Phenomenological research procedures are used to investigate three participants’ experience of eating disorders and their family of origin. Themes and sub themes that stood out in this study have been formulated and discussed. These main themes are the following: identity; emotionality; friendship relationships; compulsive behavior regarding food, body and weight; medical factors due to eating disorders; academic performance and competition; possible triggers for eating disorders; family factors; family patterns; family communication, and the road to recovery. The value of this study is illuminated. Some shortcomings of this study are recognized and suggestions for future research are made.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:uj/uj:14701
Date14 November 2008
Source SetsSouth African National ETD Portal
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeThesis

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