WKS 4

• Review the Learning Resources on biological development in adolescence and on body image and body shaming. Consider connections between biological development, adolescence, body shaming, and eating disorders.

• Search for pro-anorexia websites and use one for this Assignment. • Review theoretical models, considering one that may be appropriate to use with

adolescents experiencing eating disorders. •

Submit a 2- to 4-page paper on eating disorders in adolescence. In your paper:

• Describe the role of peer relationships on the development of feeding and eating disorders in adolescence.

• Describe the role of social media and body shaming on feeding and eating disorders in adolescence.

• Identify one website addressing the phenomenon of pro anorexia and describe the content (provide the webpage URL). Why might adolescents be drawn to this perspective?

• Describe the biological, psychological, and social effects of feeding and eating disorders in adolescence.

• Identify and explain a theoretical model that can be used when working with adolescents experiencing feeding and eating disorders.

• Describe two approaches that you might find useful for addressing feeding and eating disorders among adolescents.

Make sure to provide APA citations and a reference list.