SLT and eating disorders

• Mazzeo (2009) showed that environmental factors may play a significant role in EDs
• Mothers who complain about their weight are more likely to raise children concerned with weight
• Young people around healthy environments, which encourage body positivity, are more likely to have a positive view of themselves
• Grabe et Al (2008) said that bodies portrayed in the media are a significant factor In body image concerns
• SLT perspective: if we are surrounded by positive role models and behaviour we are more likely to imitate and reciprocate these behaviours