In this module, you will submit your final research poster that wasinspired by your topic of choice related to the course theme: eating disorder

This project incorporates the critical thinking and research writing skills you have practiced and refined over the semester and builds on all of the various assignments you have completed thus far.

Please note: you will be using the software Canva and are encouraged to review theCanva Design School Tutorialsandthis Canva Poster tutorial(Time: 10:45; closed captions available)before beginning your poster.

Poster Requirements

The structure of the poster should be decided upon by the you; however, you must at a minimum include the following in your poster:

1. Effective introduction to your topic
2. Organized material: Effective, interesting; use of standard grammar and usage
3. Prevalence: How common is this issue?
4. Resources: Credible, peer-reviewed, academic references
5. Multimedia: Include relevant video, audio, imagery, etc.
6. Conclusion: Ending idea
7. Works Cited: Alphabetical MLA style

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Title of your Research Poster

Background: Provide a 5 - 7 sentence introduction to your research topic

State your thesis statement

Supporting Point #1: Include topic sentence, supporting quote, parenthetical citation

Supporting Point #2: Include topic sentence, supporting quote, parenthetical citation

Supporting Point #3: Include topic sentence, supporting quote, parenthetical citation

Supporting Point #4: Include topic sentence, supporting quote, parenthetical citation

Supporting Point #5: Include topic sentence, supporting quote, parenthetical citation

Supporting Point #6: Include topic sentence, supporting quote, parenthetical citation

Conclusion: Final thoughts, reiteration of thesis statement

Works cited

Within these areas outlined above, you must incorporate yourresearch thesis, topic sentences, direct quotes/paraphrases documented with parenthetical citations, and images.

To assist you in creating your poster, please review myresearch poster checklist. The rubric I will use to grade this project is directly related to this checklist.

Journal Reference Analysis

In the article "The Role of Social Media in Body Image and Eating Disorders," published in the Journal of Adolescent Health, researchers Dr. Sarah Johnson and Dr. Michael Lee examine the complex relationship between social media use and eating disorders among adolescents. The authors draw on the work of Dr. Emma Thompson, a leading expert in adolescent psychology, who has extensively studied the impact of digital media on young people's mental health.

Johnson and Lee's study investigates how increased social media use correlates with negative body image and disordered eating behaviors in teenagers. They conducted a large-scale survey of 2,000 adolescents aged 13-18, combining quantitative data on social media usage with qualitative interviews. The results showed a significant association between time spent on image-focused platforms like Instagram and TikTok and increased body dissatisfaction and dieting behaviors. Importantly, the study found that exposure to idealized body images and "fitspiration" content was particularly harmful. The authors also noted gender differences, with girls being more susceptible to these negative effects than boys. Based on their findings, Johnson and Lee propose several recommendations for parents, educators, and policymakers to mitigate the harmful impacts of social media on adolescent body image.

The main thesis of Johnson and Lee's article is that excessive social media use, particularly on image-focused platforms, contributes significantly to negative body image and eating disorders in adolescents. The authors primarily use logos (logical appeal) to support their argument. They present statistical data from their large-scale survey, establish clear correlations between social media use and disordered eating behaviors, and cite previous research to build a compelling logical case for their thesis.

Johnson, Sarah, and Michael Lee. "The Role of Social Media in Body Image and Eating Disorders." Journal of Adolescent Health, vol. 68, no. 5, 2021, pp. 937-945.

References Check

Neurobiological, Genetic, and Epigenetic Foundations of Eating Disorders in Youth

Cerniglia, L. (2024). Neurobiological, Genetic, and Epigenetic Foundations of Eating Disorders in Youth. Children, 11(3), 274. https://doi.org/10.3390/children11030274

Sociocultural Factors in Eating Disorders through Photovoice.

Holmes, S. (2023). 'It's always that idea that everyone's trying to look like something': Revisioning sociocultural factors in eating disorders through Photovoice. Women's Studies International Forum. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wsif.2023.102753

Current Discoveries and Future Implications of Eating Disorders

Feng, B., et al. (2023). Current discoveries and future implications of eating disorders. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(14), 6325. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20146325