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Racial differences in eating disorder attitudes, cigarette, and alcohol use.

M L Granner1, D A Abood, D R Black

  • 1Department of Health Promotion and Education, University of South Carolina, School of Public Health, Columbia 29208, USA. mgran1072@aol.com

American Journal of Health Behavior
|April 12, 2001
PubMed
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Black and white college women show similar eating disorder risks. Substance use, particularly for negative affect reduction and weight control, is linked to eating disorder symptoms in both groups, regardless of race.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Substance Abuse Research

Background:

  • Eating disorders and substance use are significant public health concerns among college students.
  • Understanding racial differences in these behaviors is crucial for targeted interventions.
  • Previous research suggests potential disparities in mental health and substance use between racial groups.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare eating disorder attitudes, cigarette use, and alcohol use between Black and White college women.
  • To examine the relationship between substance use and eating disorder symptoms.
  • To identify motivations for substance use associated with eating disorder symptoms.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized four validated, self-report questionnaires for data collection.

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  • Assessed eating disorder attitudes, cigarette use, and alcohol consumption.
  • Analyzed data to compare substance use patterns and their correlation with eating disorder symptoms across racial groups.

    • Main Results:

    • Black women reported significantly lower levels of substance use compared to White women.
    • Substance use was significantly associated with eating disorder symptoms in both racial groups.
    • Women at higher risk for eating disorders reported increased substance use, particularly for negative affect reduction and weight control.

    Conclusions:

    • The highest risk for eating disorders among both Black and White college women is associated with a greater potential for substance use.
    • Motivations such as negative affect reduction and weight control are key factors linking substance use to eating disorder symptoms.
    • Interventions should address the co-occurrence of eating disorders and substance use, considering race-neutral risk factors and motivations.