Pro-ED Sites Survey Statistics at Survelum Public Data Bank

Data collected: 116 survey responses
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I have been (or am currently) affected by an eating disorder or disordered eating patterns.

YesData Graph (106; 91%)I have been (or am currently) affected by an eating disorder or disordered eating patterns. - Stats Chart
NoData Graph (10; 9%)

Currently or in the past, I have viewed a pro-eating disorder "ED" website, which is characterized as a "website that promotes eating disorders as lifestyle choices".

DailyData Graph (35; 30%)Currently or in the past, I have viewed a pro-eating disorder "ED" website, which is characterized a - Stats Chart
WeeklyData Graph (31; 27%)
MonthlyData Graph (20; 17%)
YearlyData Graph (18; 16%)
NeverData Graph (12; 10%)

Currently or in the past, I have returned to a pro-ED website after the initial viewing.

DailyData Graph (29; 25%)Currently or in the past, I have returned to a pro-ED website after the initial viewing. - Stats Chart
WeeklyData Graph (33; 28%)
MonthlyData Graph (23; 20%)
YearlyData Graph (7; 6%)
NeverData Graph (24; 21%)

Currently or in the past, I have used the internet specifically to find pictures of underweight men or women ("thinspiration").

DailyData Graph (28; 24%)Currently or in the past, I have used the internet specifically to find pictures of underweight men - Stats Chart
WeeklyData Graph (36; 31%)
MonthlyData Graph (22; 19%)
YearlyData Graph (9; 8%)
NeverData Graph (19; 16%)
Not CheckedData Graph (2; 2%)

I have found pictures of thinspiration most often from pro-ED websites.

Strongly AgreeData Graph (27; 23%)I have found pictures of thinspiration most often from pro-ED websites. - Stats Chart
AgreeData Graph (46; 40%)
DisagreeData Graph (18; 16%)
Strongly DisagreeData Graph (8; 7%)
Don't knowData Graph (17; 15%)

My initial reaction to the phrase "pro-eating disorder (ED) website" is positive.

Strongly AgreeData Graph (0; 0%)My initial reaction to the phrase "pro-eating disorder (ED) website" is positive. - Stats Chart
AgreeData Graph (15; 13%)
DisagreeData Graph (43; 37%)
Strongly DisagreeData Graph (52; 45%)
Don't knowData Graph (5; 4%)
Not CheckedData Graph (1; 1%)

I have been personally affected by a pro-ED website in that it encouraged my disorder.

Strongly AgreeData Graph (23; 20%)I have been personally affected by a pro-ED website in that it encouraged my disorder. - Stats Chart
AgreeData Graph (49; 42%)
DisagreeData Graph (24; 21%)
Strongly DisagreeData Graph (10; 9%)
Don't knowData Graph (10; 9%)

I have found that most pro-ED websites do not promote recovery.

Strongly AgreeData Graph (68; 59%)I have found that most pro-ED websites do not promote recovery. - Stats Chart
AgreeData Graph (30; 26%)
DisagreeData Graph (9; 8%)
Strongly DisagreeData Graph (3; 3%)
Don't knowData Graph (6; 5%)

I have found that most pro-ED websites are not supportive of members/readers that are in recovery.

Strongly AgreeData Graph (32; 28%)I have found that most pro-ED websites are not supportive of members/readers that are in recovery. - Stats Chart
AgreeData Graph (28; 24%)
DisagreeData Graph (26; 22%)
Strongly DisagreeData Graph (10; 9%)
Don't knowData Graph (20; 17%)

I have purposely restricted calories after visiting a pro-ED website.

Strongly AgreeData Graph (39; 34%)I have purposely restricted calories after visiting a pro-ED website. - Stats Chart
AgreeData Graph (53; 46%)
DisagreeData Graph (7; 6%)
Strongly DisagreeData Graph (5; 4%)
Don't knowData Graph (12; 10%)

I have felt more negative about my body after visiting a pro-ED website.

Strongly AgreeData Graph (60; 52%) I have felt more negative about my body after visiting a pro-ED website. - Stats Chart
AgreeData Graph (38; 33%)
DisagreeData Graph (5; 4%)
Strongly DisagreeData Graph (4; 3%)
Don't knowData Graph (8; 7%)
Not CheckedData Graph (1; 1%)

Do you identify as male or female?

MaleData Graph (1; 1%)Do you identify as male or female? - Stats Chart
FemaleData Graph (115; 99%)

What is your race?

CaucasianData Graph (87; 75%)What is your race? - Stats Chart
African-AmericanData Graph (3; 3%)
Native AmericanData Graph (1; 1%)
AsianData Graph (7; 6%)
Pacific IslanderData Graph (0; 0%)
Hispanic/LatinoData Graph (11; 9%)
OtherData Graph (7; 6%)

What is your age?

18-21Data Graph (45; 39%)What is your age? - Stats Chart
22-28Data Graph (69; 59%)
29-34Data Graph (2; 2%)
35-39Data Graph (0; 0%)
40+Data Graph (0; 0%)

Around what age did your eating disorder (or disordered eating habits) begin?

0-9Data Graph (9; 8%)Around what age did your eating disorder (or disordered eating habits) begin? - Stats Chart
10-19Data Graph (99; 85%)
20-29Data Graph (4; 3%)
30-39Data Graph (0; 0%)
40+Data Graph (1; 1%)
Not CheckedData Graph (3; 3%)

What is your highest level of education?

Some high schoolData Graph (3; 3%)What is your highest level of education? - Stats Chart
Graduated high schoolData Graph (5; 4%)
Some collegeData Graph (65; 56%)
Graduated collegeData Graph (35; 30%)
Master's or higherData Graph (8; 7%)

Please describe your personal experiences with pro-ED websites and how, if at all, they have impacted you.

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