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Title: A Psychological Perspective on Development of Eating Disorders in Female Athletes
Authors: Alahakoon, T.D.
Keywords: Eating disorders
Anorexia nervosa
Bulimia nervosa
Binge disorder
Athletic performance
Issue Date: 2016
Publisher: Department of Economics, University of Kelaniya
Citation: Alahakoon, T.D. 2016. A Psychological Perspective on Development of Eating Disorders in Female Athletes. Felicitation Volume of Senior Professor Prema Podimenike, Department of Economics, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya. pp 200-204.
Abstract: There is strong and consistent evidence that eating disorders are prevalent in sport. These illnesses lead to significant physical and psychological morbidity and impaired performances. Female athletes tend to be affected more than male athletes. This paper intends to reveal the development of eating disorders in female athletes and find associated variables with development of eating disorders in female athletes. It is important to note that both anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are determined by an interaction of many factors both personal and biological and social and cultural. Future studies are needed, especially to assess the direct effect of eating disorders on sport performance.
URI: http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/12070
ISBN: 978-955-4563-71-1
Appears in Collections:Felicitation Volume of Senior Professor Prema Podimenike

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