여자대학생의 신체질량지수가 섭식장애에 미치는 영향

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the tendency and type of eating disorder to analyze the relationship between their eating disorder and body mass index in college females. 160 college females(stratified cluster sampling) were participated in this study. The tendency and type of eating disorder observed by eating behavior questionnaire based on "Are you dying to be thin."(Reiff, 1992), and body mass index was measured. One-way Analysis of Variance(ANOVA), Multiple Range Test(Scheffe), Factor analysis(varimax), and Cronbach' were performed to examine the statistical significance using SPSS 10.0 windows. Eating disorder by body mass index, in regard of weight, was proven to have statistical difference(p<0.05).In conclusion, though the influence of eating disorder affected by body mass index was remarkable and body mass index is normal and tendency of eating disorder could have negative effects on college female's health. Therefore, it is necessary to establish a countermeasure that educates them through information and knowledge on desirable weight-control and an attitude for well-balanced diet.