International Research Journal of Tamil Literary Studies

Volume 2, Number 1, Year 2023
Articles

ANOREXIA NERVOSA: AN INTRODUCTION

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  • Yazhini N,
  • Veeralakshmi S
Yazhini N
Department of Translation, Tamil University, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India.
Veeralakshmi S
Department of Translation, Tamil University, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.34256/vp2311

Published 2023-01-30

Keywords

  • Eating Disorder,
  • Types of Eating Disorder,
  • Anorexia Nervosa,
  • Causes,
  • Symptoms,
  • Anorexia Nervosa in India and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
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How to Cite

N, Y., & S, V. (2023). ANOREXIA NERVOSA: AN INTRODUCTION. International Research Journal of Tamil Literary Studies, 2(1), 1–7. https://doi.org/10.34256/vp2311

Copyright (c) 2023 Yazhini N, Veeralakshmi S

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Abstract

Anorexia Nervosa is the one of the eating disorders.  It characterized by an abnormally low body weight, an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted perception of weight.  Living in a faux beauty world, those pop culture’s make most of the women uncomfortable with their body image. They have a constant pressure of achieving that ideal beauty. Due to this pressure, many women limit their food intake.  This research paper expounds on the background of anorexia nervosa and its causes.  This research paper will also create awareness about traces of Anorexia Nervosa which had started to spread in India.

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