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Emese Csipke¹, Outi Horne

¹Department of Psychological Medicine, Imperial College London, London, UK. e.csipke@imperial.ac.uk

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This study explored pro-eating disorder websites, finding that interaction and emotional support improved mental states. However, silent browsing without support was harmful, potentially worsening symptoms.

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Psychology
Online Behavior
Mental Health

Background:

Pro-eating disorder websites are under-researched, with debated effects on users.
Health professionals express concern over the propagation of disordered behaviors.
This study investigates visitor characteristics and the perceived impact of these websites.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the characteristics of visitors to pro-eating disorder websites.
To assess the perceived impact of website visits on users' mental state.
To differentiate between active engagement and passive browsing effects.

Main Methods:

A 24-item questionnaire was developed, including the Eating Attitudes Test-26 (EAT-26).
The questionnaire was distributed via the UK mental health charity SANE's website.
Data was collected from participants interacting on the sites or browsing silently.

Main Results:

Participants seeking emotional support through interaction reported improved mental states.
Evidence suggests reduced impact from harmful content for those who engaged.
'Silent browsing' was primarily associated with negative outcomes and symptom worsening.
Engaged users, while benefiting from support, may face different risks.

Conclusions:

Interaction and emotional support on pro-eating disorder sites can be beneficial for some users.
Passive browsing ('silent browsing') without support is linked to detrimental effects.
The nature of engagement significantly influences the impact of these online communities.