Regional Differences in Physical Appearance Identity Among Young Adult Women in Thailand

Rongmuang, Daravan; McElmurry, Beverly J.; McCreary, Linda L.; Park, Chang Gyu; Miller, Arlene; Corte, Colleen

doi:10.1177/0193945910381762

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“…While fewer studies of EDs in Thailand are available as compared to many other Asian countries, a case of restrictive AN reported in a 13-year-old Thai female is intriguing on account of the fact that the girl was from Thailand’s poorest province (Khon Kaen) [ 122 ]. Differences in beauty ideals and body shape/weight concern among Thai women typically reflect the influence of rural vs. urban settings, such that women from more developed, urban regions, place greater emphasis on body weight and shape in assessing physical appearance identity [ 123 ]. Further evidence of vulnerability to EDs comes to light in a study of 447 female undergraduates in which 6.34 % of students reportedly obtained high EAT-26 scores (>20).…”

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The rise of eating disorders in Asia: a review

2015

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Once concentrated among adolescent Caucasian females in high-income Western countries, today, eating disorders (EDs) are truly global. Building upon previous work describing the rise of EDs among cultures in transition, we contextualize the emergence of EDs in Asia by locating this development within the broader discourse about the processes of change that have radically transformed Asian societies over the last three decades. By identifying where EDs are emerging in the region, and by examining their particular expression, our aim is to explicate a fuller story of the relationship between culture and eating disorders.Much of the discussion of EDs in non-Western societies is predicated upon the assumption that an increase in EDs is the by-product of “Westernization”, the term used to describe the process by which increased cultural contact with the West results in the transmission of so-called ‘Western’ ideas and cultural norms to a non-Western culture. While the Westernization literature represents a historical anchor in our understanding of EDs in Asia, we propose that this analysis is incomplete in that societal change in the form of industrialization and urbanization occurring independently from, or in tandem with, “Western” influence are critical factors contributing to the rise of EDs in Asia. Further, our review of eating disorders in Asia suggests that an understanding of the diversity and distinctiveness of the individual countries and cultures that comprise ‘Asia’ is crucial to understanding the emergence and rise of EDs across this vast region, suggesting that eating disorders are not culture-bound or culture-specific, but rather culture-reactive. Taking into account both the historical influence of Western culture and the more contemporary effects of Asian industrialization and urbanization, key distinctions among respective Asian cultures expands our understanding of the development and expression of EDs globally.

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2015

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“…A researcher can obtain concourse through interviews, newspaper and magazine articles, online websites and other media. The concourse can consist of viewpoints on attitudes, beliefs and values [70].…”

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The Role of Emotions in Drinking Recycled Water

Leong

2016

Water

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Abstract:As global freshwater supplies shrink, recycled drinking water (RDW) has become an increasingly important source of water supply. However, RDW remains an underinvested resource despite being a safe and reliable source of water. The dominant hypothesis is that RDW has been rejected on emotional grounds of disgust, a visceral psychological reaction known as the "yuck" factor. This paper investigates the role of emotions in technical decision-making and applies it to RDW implementation. It tests two specific hypotheses. First, that negative emotions affect the policy process through a negative "goal definition" of the problem, making it unattractive to stakeholders. Second, the emotional quality of policies can be manipulated by policy entrepreneurs. These hypotheses are tested on two cases of RDW-one failed and the other successful. It finds that narratives in the former are relatively low in emotional intensity, with themes such as sustainability and governance, whereas the second case displays narratives charged with anger, social injustice, and disgust. This emphasizes the role of narratives, especially when visceral reactions such as disgust and anger interact with larger social and political discourses. Finally, we offer policy implications on how understanding the role of emotions can help in the implementation of RDW.

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“…Indeed, stimulant use in general can be used to manage body image-in terms of weight gain (e.g., Rongmuang et al 2011)-as well as making work more accessible for longer periods of time. Couple the use of methamphetamines with other prescription drugs, such as Viagra and other sexuopharmaceuticals, and these drugs can combine to promote sustained sex practices for men either as commercial sex workers or as clients (cf.…”

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Drugs, sex, and the geographies of sexual health in Thailand, Southeast Asia

Casino

2012

Social & Cultural Geography

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Regional Differences in Physical Appearance Identity Among Young Adult Women in Thailand

Cited by 12 publications

References 39 publications

The rise of eating disorders in Asia: a review

The rise of eating disorders in Asia: a review

The Role of Emotions in Drinking Recycled Water

Drugs, sex, and the geographies of sexual health in Thailand, Southeast Asia

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