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Are eating disorders influenced by the media?

I'm doing a research project on 'does the the media influence eating disorders?' and would appreciate it if you could fill out these questionnaires. There are only 13 questions. Anybody can answer there are no specific requirements. Thanks

1) Are you happy with your weight?
Yes/No

2) Do you feel like you calorie count/workout a lot?
Yes/No

3) Do you feel you have to look a certain way to fit in?
Yes/No

4) Do you have an eating disorder? - if no skip to question 8
Yes/No

5) If Yes, what?
Anorexia nervosa / Bulimia nervosa / Compulsive over-eating / other

6) If yes to question 4, what encourages you to behave this way?
Media/Friends/Personal feelings (Self-esteem/control)/Unsure/Other

7) If yes to question 4, what group do you fit into?
10-16 female/17-25 female/26+ female/10-16 male/17-25 male/26+ male

8) Who is/are your main role models?
Family/Friends/Celebrities/None/Other

9) How much time do you spend daily watching/reading any type of media (e.g. T.V, Internet, Magazines?)
1 hour or less/2-3 hours/4-5 hours/6 hours+

10) Do you believe the media defines beauty?
Yes/No

11) Do you feel bad about yourself after looking at pictures of in magazines?
Yes/no

12) Do you think that the use of Photoshop and thin models/celebrities in the media influences the self-esteem and body image in others?
Yes/No

13) If yes, do you think this is a good or bad thing?
Good/Bad