Dina L.G. Borzekowski|Summer Schenk|Jenny Wilson|Rebecka Peebles
e-Ana and e-Mia: A Content Analysis of Pro–Eating Disorder Web Sites
Johns Hopkins University|Johns Hopkins University|Johns Hopkins University|Johns Hopkins University
internet offers web sites describe endorse support eating disorders examined features proeating disorder web sites messages users may exposedwe conducted systematic content analysis 180 active web sites noting site logistics site accessories thinspiration material images prose intended inspire weight loss tips tricks recovery themes perceived harmpractically 91 web sites open public 79 interactive features large majority 84 offered proanorexia content 64 provided probulimia content sites focused eating disorders lifestyle choice thinspiration material appeared 85 sites 83 provided overt suggestions engage eatingdisordered behaviors thirtyeight percent sites included recoveryoriented information links common themes success control perfection solidarityproeating disorder web sites present graphic material encourage support motivate site users continue efforts anorexia bulimia continued monitoring offer valuable foundation build better understanding effects sites users