Authors :
Maha Alnemer; Zaina Alsayed; Zaara Ahadi
Volume/Issue :
Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 5 - May
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https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24MAY1160
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Abstract :
There are numerous factors that contribute to
the stigma associated with Anorexia Nervosa. These
elements have not been investigated in teenagers living in
Dubai which resulted in the purpose of this study; to
investigate the aspects that lead to this stigma. The
researchers conducted this research by sending out a
survey to teenagers between the ages of 13 to 19 that
consisted of questions relating to the factors that
contribute to the stigma around anorexia. The findings
were presented in the form of pie charts and written
analyses. The results indicated that in Dubai, the most
aspect believed to contribute to the stigma around
anorexia is culture. In addition, a small number of
respondents believed that the other aspects, such as media
and societal standards contributed to the stigma around
anorexia.
Keywords :
Stigma, Anorexia, Culture, Dubai, Media, Teenagers.
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There are numerous factors that contribute to
the stigma associated with Anorexia Nervosa. These
elements have not been investigated in teenagers living in
Dubai which resulted in the purpose of this study; to
investigate the aspects that lead to this stigma. The
researchers conducted this research by sending out a
survey to teenagers between the ages of 13 to 19 that
consisted of questions relating to the factors that
contribute to the stigma around anorexia. The findings
were presented in the form of pie charts and written
analyses. The results indicated that in Dubai, the most
aspect believed to contribute to the stigma around
anorexia is culture. In addition, a small number of
respondents believed that the other aspects, such as media
and societal standards contributed to the stigma around
anorexia.
Keywords :
Stigma, Anorexia, Culture, Dubai, Media, Teenagers.