As we continue with our work in the library during junior theme, I feel like I am getting closer to solidifying my ideas. My why question that I have cleared and am increasingly confident with is: Why are eating disorders on the rise? I have found a great deal on the issue of eating disorders: caused by the media, family issues, and a need for control all reflected in increased awareness.
I am also currently reading Wasted by Marya Hornbacher. It is an autobiographical book about Marya Hornbacher's 14 year struggle with anorexia and bulimia. While the book is quite detailed and frightening, I can't put it down. It is adding a personal story to the list of statistics that continue to come up in my research.
Overall, I am excited to where my research is going. I am finding a lot on my topic and although I have not yet come to a thesis statement I am happy with my progress.
Anna-
ReplyDeleteI am writing my junior theme on the same issue, but the other end of the spectrum. I am researching obesity, and why it is, along with other eating disorders, rising. I also am finding quite disturbing information on obesity. For example, the movie "Super Size Me" is sickening, but is a movie that is hard to stop watching. I know that Ms. Eich pointed out a book to me called "The Encyclopedia of Eating Disorders", so if you haven't looked at that yet, I would consider it.
My topic research is somewhat similar to both of yours in the fact that I am researching why a different statistic is increasing: the use of prescription drugs in America. In my research i've found that better diagnostic tools have a part. For example, more and more cases of depression are being caught that may have not been caught in the past. I know nothing about eating disorders but I'm curious if diagnosis has changed over the years. Do you know if it has?
ReplyDeleteIt's great that you are excited about your topic and I am looking forward to reading your paper!