The primary purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between eating disorders and athletes using a meta- analysis of related previous research. This analysis included inquiries into the effects of the type of measure used and the type of sport in past research. A total of nine studies were included in the meta- analysis. Contrary to prediction, no effect was found for eating disorders among athletes . The type of measure used also had no significant effect, contrary to prediction. Consistent with hypothesis, an effect was found for type of sport with runners and mixed sports having no effect, while for gymnasts a trend toward an effect was found. These results were interpreted in relation to previously conducted research in the area. Various problems existing in the current study, as well as in past studies were discussed, and suggestions for future research in the area were offered.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:ucf.edu/oai:stars.library.ucf.edu:rtd-3991 |
| Date | 01 January 1996 |
| Creators | Levine, Aimee M. |
| Publisher | University of Central Florida |
| Source Sets | University of Central Florida |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | text |
| Source | Retrospective Theses and Dissertations |
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