Rachel G
Pro-Anorexia : It’s a Gift and a curse
How pro-ana websites influence eating disordered behaviors in ‘ana by choice’ patrons.
This research paper will analyze the difference between ana by choice and anorexics that are patrons of pro-anorexia websites, and will further study the effects these websites can have on ana by choice members without developing an eating disorder. Pro-anorexia websites can be easily found via any search engine that is not equipped with a form of parental lock. One can stumble upon a pro-anorexia website while searching for new diet tips or photographs of inspiring people who have lost weight and posted before and after photos. Of the two types of “anorexics”, ana by choice will be studied to inform the public of ways that pro-anorexia sites can catch a person’s eye and give them the idea that they are choosing to lose weight in incredibly unhealthy ways. Some ana by choice members will always be ana by choice while others will slip deeper into the desire to be “perfect” and will eventually be diagnosed with eating disorders. There is limited information and studies performed on pro-anorexia websites which causes the topic to be of great importance for further investigation. The methods of research for this research paper will largely be interviews of people who believe they are ana by choice, interviews of psychologists who specialize in eating disorders and analyzing the content of pro-anorexia websites for their value to both anorexics and ana by choice patrons.
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I think this is a very solid piece of work! I honestly don't have any suggestions! Keep it up :)
ReplyDeleteGreat abstract. It would help to add a sentence in at the end that wraps everything up but keeps the reader interested.
ReplyDeleteI know I've said this on other entries but this topic is so interesting to me. I like the direction you're going in and I think the abstract is great!
ReplyDeleteI'm confused by the opening line : "the difference between ana by choice and anorexics that are patrons of pro-anorexia websites"
ReplyDeleteWhat is the distinction.
Your topic is interesting and maintains objectivity without sounding self-righteous.
I think by giving the pro-ana community a voice and exposure you're being very controversial, but also contributing a perspective I believe is overlooked in the discussion on eating disorders
This is great. I can tell how much time and thought you have put into your paper, and your abstract.
ReplyDeleteI like your topic because it is about something that more people should be aware of. Your abstract is well organized and solid.
ReplyDeleteI am interested in how ana by choice people are able to maintain a commitment without falling deeper within the desire to obtain perfection. Do your interviews share similarities with ana by choice people and how they have safely done their techniques?
ReplyDeleteExcellent abstract! Includes enough background information without giving away too much of the actual following paper.
ReplyDeletevery concise abstract, your ideas and methods are clearly explained. this looks like it will be an excellent paper
ReplyDeleteGood Job! I like how you mention just how easy these websites are to come by and that you gave specific examples. It was well organized, clear, and informative.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting, I am really interested in understanding the difference between anorexic individuals than those who are thin and still healthy. I wonder whether it is a thin line or if there are true and apparent marked difference between slim-healthy and slim-anorexic.
ReplyDeleteIt still blows my mind how much the internet can do to with eating disorders, let alone just anorexia. I think your abstract has done a great job of not only introducing the topic, but also showing a little bit of your argument.
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