Location
Fenn Tower Ballroom
Presentation Type
Poster Session
Start Date
4-12-2014 3:30 PM
End Date
4-12-2014 4:20 PM
Abstract
Eating disorders have long been associated primarily with, and studied in, heterosexual women, however, multiple studies have found that the frequency of eating disorders in gay and bisexual men is nearly as prevalent. It has been found that heterosexual women are more likely to seek help than heterosexual men. The purpose of our study will be to explore the prevalence of help-seeking attitudes among gay and bisexual men. Two scales: Beliefs About Psychological Services and Body Parts Satisfaction will be administered by a convenience sample of homosexual and bisexual university students from a various geographical locations within the U.S.
Help-Seeking Attitudes of Gay and Bisexual Men Who Suffer From Eating Disorders
Fenn Tower Ballroom
Eating disorders have long been associated primarily with, and studied in, heterosexual women, however, multiple studies have found that the frequency of eating disorders in gay and bisexual men is nearly as prevalent. It has been found that heterosexual women are more likely to seek help than heterosexual men. The purpose of our study will be to explore the prevalence of help-seeking attitudes among gay and bisexual men. Two scales: Beliefs About Psychological Services and Body Parts Satisfaction will be administered by a convenience sample of homosexual and bisexual university students from a various geographical locations within the U.S.
