Relationship between Peer Pressure and Risk of Eating Disorders among Adolescents in Jordan
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...
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| Main Authors: | Nihaya A. Al-sheyab, Tamer Gharaibeh, Khalid Kheirallah |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2018-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Obesity |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/7309878 |
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