Date of Award
Fall 11-28-2011
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Gerontology Institute
First Advisor
Ann Pearman
Second Advisor
Elisabeth O. Burgess
Third Advisor
Jaye Atkinson
Abstract
This quantitative study examined body image and disordered eating in older males. Using a series of questionnaires and demographic questions, two research questions were explored: a) What are the characteristics of older males in terms of eating and body image? and b) Are disordered eating behaviors among older males related to dissatisfaction with body image, specifically physical appearance or physical functioning? Paired samples t-tests revealed that older males rated their ideal body figure as significantly smaller than their current figure, t(35) = -5.53, p < .01, which indicates the presence of body dissatisfaction. Twenty percent of participants were found to be at risk for disordered eating attitudes and behaviors. Furthermore, a correlation was found between disordered eating attitudes and body dissatisfaction particularly as it relates to physical appearance, (r(33) = -.486, p < .01).
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57709/2375169
Recommended Citation
Meadows, Amber S., "Men Feel it too: An Examination of Body Image and Disordered Eating among Older Males." Thesis, Georgia State University, 2011.
doi: https://doi.org/10.57709/2375169