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
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2018-01-01
Series:Journal of Obesity
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/7309878
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