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The Body Project: A Dissonance-Based Eating Disorder Prevention Intervention (Programs That Work) - Softcover

Book 6 of 25: Programs That Work

Stice PhD, Eric

 
9780199859245: The Body Project: A Dissonance-Based Eating Disorder Prevention Intervention (Programs That Work)

Synopsis

The Body Project is an empirically based eating disorder prevention program that offers young women an opportunity to critically consider the costs of pursuing the ultra-thin ideal promoted in the mass media, which improves body acceptance and reduces risk for developing eating disorders.

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About the Author

Eric Stice, Ph.D., is a Senior Research Scientist at Oregon Research Institute. His research has primarily focused on elucidating factors that increase risk for onset of eating disorders and obesity, as well as the development and evaluation of prevention programs for these conditions.

Paul Rohde, Ph.D., is a Senior Research Scientist at Oregon Research Institute and a licensed psychologist. His research focuses on the epidemiology, treatment, and prevention of adolescent depression and eating disorders, with a special interest in the impact of comorbid conditions.

Heather Shaw, Ph.D., is a Senior Research Associate at Oregon Research Institute. Her research likewise focuses on investigating risk factors for future increases in eating pathology and obesity, as well as developing prevention programs for these public health problems.

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