Peer pressure can be very powerful when it comes to self-esteem. Peer pressure can spring from anything; it does not have to come from any one source. ... When it comes to college guys I don't think peer pressure is a negative thing. ... But for college girls peer pressure can be negative, causing insecurity. ... In my opinion without peer pressure this phenomenon could not occurred. ...

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Anorexia nervosa affects the individuals and the society they live in by making the affected person believe they are not thin, changing the way a person's body functions, and causing more risks to the community due to peer/societal pressure. ... Also, pulse rate and blood pressure drop, irregular heart rhythms may occur and heart failure is possible. ... Peers may look to them as role models and starve themselves as well to become just as thin. ... Family, friends, and peers are also affected....

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Often it begins with a relatively normal desire to lose a few pounds, then snow balls from many types of pressure. ... Another reason could be a subconscious rebellion against parents who set standards that are to high, consequently pressure mounts on the child and anorexia may start. ... Peers may reject the person because of their behavior. ...

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The constant pressure placed on athletes by family, coaches and their communities, may pressure them to engage in unhealthy practices in order to appease those expectations and achieve success on the field. There are often strong beliefs in these sports that lower weight athletes perform better than their heavier peers. ... Given that non athletic individuals who suffer from eating disorders often have overbearing, controlling families who put pressure on them to succeed, it is not surprising that, athletes who are constantly under pressure to win resort to similar coping strategies. Specif...

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During this time, they absorb how peers and celebrities act and look, which cause them to want to blend into the norm. ... The subject of eating disorders have been a problem for teens throughout history because of the fact that during this time they are so emotionally confused and their biggest concern is to feel accepted among their peers. ... Anorexia can cause many health threatening effects such as low blood pressure, pulse, and breathing rate. ...

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(ANRED) As we see the severity of anorexia is spreading its way through out the country, because of the pressure put on women to look like something they cannot. ... "The majority of my peers- including my feminist peers- still measure their beauty against anorexic ideals. ...

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If there is a factor or factors present that would ostracize a person from their peers, then there is a much higher risk of said person not developing correctly. ... Fat children are constantly barraged with the pressure to become thin during the time that they are most concerned with fitting in wit their peers. ... When obese kids are not dealing with the insults and nasty looks of strangers and classmates, they have to manage the "friendly fire" from well meaning families, peers and teachers. ...

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Running as little as fifteen minutes a day can strengthen your cardiac muscle and improve circulation, and even lowering high blood pressure. ... With more confidence the better you will be able to interact with your peers. ...

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The Skinny of It Have you ever been so afraid of gaining weight that you constantly think about what you can or cannot eat? What about skipping early meals (breakfast and lunch), and then feeling so famished later on that you pig out during dinner? Do you talk about food a lot with your friend...

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So you would think that the plus size models would help a person improve their body image, and reduce the pressure society puts on an individual to be thin, yet this is not the case. ... Modern society and a person's peers are not the only source of pressure to be thin, many times a person's (mainly children and young adults) parents influence then to lose weight. ...

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Phil is 20 kilograms overweight, has high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels. ... The only social interaction Phil has is when he goes to play golf with his peers. ... Peer group- A person is influenced by their family and peer groups on what they eat. ...

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The more intense the social pressure to be skinny, the more likely it seems that a troubled young woman will develop an eating disorder, especially if they believe that control over one's appetite is the way to win respect and attain social success. ... Her heart rate and blood pressure can become dangerously low, and loss of potassium in the blood may cause irregular heart rhythms. ... Social isolation and family conflicts arise at a time when families and peers ought to provide comfort zone and to support issues related to self-concept, self-esteem. ...

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) * peer pressure/ media encouragement of thinness. ... In all cases the woman's heart rate slows down, and her blood pressure drops, most likely because the body is trying to adapt to the low amount of energy which is being taken in, by using less energy. ...

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Obesity has been linked to several serious medical conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke. ... Low self-esteem and negative self-image are often common consequences of childhood obesity, result of discarded manner towards the child of peer group or other children. ...

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Society puts a great deal of attention on body image and physical attractiveness, youthfulness, sexuality and appearance. This can be experienced by standing in front of a magazine stand. The covers display pictures of men and women alike, whose images are offered as nearly perfect in society's po...

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Individuals opposing the idea of early involvement in sports might argue that the added pressure or stress from competition will have a negative impact on children. ... It allows people to give back to their friends and peers as they strive towards a common goal. Working together with your peers in a team environment, teaches children the correct way to interact with others. ...

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