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EATING DISORDERS: Bulimia Nervosa Name: A.L.B Module: Lifespan Developmental Psychology Module Leader(s): Jeff Edwards / Margaret Ferrario Submission Date: Monday 10th May 2004 Within developmental lifespan psychology, eating disorders are often categorised under the heading of 'adolescence problems' along with suicide, delinquency, substance misuse and pregnancy. They are particularly associated with females, especially during the development stage of adolescence when one's physical, cognitive and social development leaves childhood and enters adulthood (Seifert et al, 1997: 333). It appears that young women are more dissatisfied with weight than women at any other stage of the female lifespan. This is due to an increase in awareness of their body shape and weight, therefore accounting for the large majority of eating disorder cases being adolescent females (90%) (Kayrooz 2001: 20). Problematic eating behaviours are becoming a growing concern as the number of cases increase (especially in the last 20-30 years) and especially as younger age groups are being affected....

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