Digital Technology, Eating Behaviors, and Eating Disorders by David Šmahel, Hana Macháčková, Martina Šmahelová, Michal Čevelíček, Carlos A. Almenara, Jana Holubčíková.

“After decades of research on dysfunctional eating and lack of physical activity, research attention has finally turned to the role of digital technology in eating behaviors and eating disorders. This timely volume offers a thoughtful and wide collection of chapters discussing the possible effects o...

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Main Authors: Šmahel, David (Author), Macháčková, Hana (Author), Šmahelová, Martina (Author), Čevelíček, Michal (Author), Almenara, Carlos A. (Author), Holubčíková, Jana (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2018.
Edition:1st ed. 2018.
Series:Springer eBook Collection.
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction: Digital Technology, Eating Behaviors, and Eating Disorders
  • PART I: Digital Technology and Eating Behaviors
  • Digital Technology and Health: A Theoretical Framework
  • The Quality of Eating-oriented Information Online
  • Technology, Body Image, and Disordered Eating
  • Eating-oriented Online Groups
  • Using Mobile Technology in Eating Behaviors
  • PART II: Digital Technology and Eating Disorders
  • Usage of Digital Technology among People with Eating Disorders
  • What Healthcare Professionals Should Know about Digital Technologies and Eating Disorders
  • Technology-based Prevention and Treatment Programs for Eating Disorders
  • Conclusions: Risks and Benefits of Digital Technology in Eating Behaviors and Eating Disorders. .