Title

Online networks of eating-disorder websites: why censoring pro-ana might be a bad idea.

Abstract

The author discusses the impacts of reshaping and censoring the online network of eating-disorder websites named ana and mia community. He focuses on the announcement of online social networking services, Tumblr and Pinterest regarding their decision to ban inspire viewers to be thin. He further highlights that the website provides tips on starving and also act as tools for self-help and empowerment.

Subjects

EATING disorders; ONLINE social networks; PINTEREST (Web resource); WEBSITES; STARVATION; SELF-efficacy; COMPUTER network resources

Publication

Perspectives in Public Health, 2013, Vol 133, Issue 2, p94

ISSN

1757-9139

Publication type

Academic Journal

DOI

10.1177/1757913913475756