Relationship between Peer Pressure and Risk of Eating Disorders among Adolescents in Jordan

• Главные авторы: Nihaya A. Al-sheyab (Автор), Tamer Gharaibeh (Автор), Khalid Kheirallah (Автор)
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• Опубликовано: Hindawi Limited, 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background. The prevalence of disordered eating behaviors (DEBs) have increased worldwide. It is estimated that about 31.6% of Jordanian adolescents developed DEB. Engaging in peer groups is a prominent event in which adolescents try to belong to peers as part of exploring their social identity. Pur...