Research Question
-Who is most affected: which sports have the highest number of athletes with disordered eating?
-What is to blame?-weight restrictions, society pressures, coaches?
-When did this truly become a growing concern?
-Where can athletes get help?
-How can this problem be stopped?
-Why is it becoming more of a concern?
-Should athletes be more closely monitored on how they are eating and how much they are exercising?
-Would these athletes have eating disorders even if they were not athletes?
After further thought my research question is:
Are eating disorders among athletes more prominent today due to competitive sports?
-Who is most affected: which sports have the highest number of athletes with disordered eating?
-What is to blame?-weight restrictions, society pressures, coaches?
-When did this truly become a growing concern?
-Where can athletes get help?
-How can this problem be stopped?
-Why is it becoming more of a concern?
-Should athletes be more closely monitored on how they are eating and how much they are exercising?
-Would these athletes have eating disorders even if they were not athletes?
After further thought my research question is:
Are eating disorders among athletes more prominent today due to competitive sports?
I think you are raising a very important question that is pertinent especially in today's society! In my opinion, primary sources are the most effective way to prove or disprove research. Maybe a couple different interviews with athletes of different ages would help you narrow down the root of eating disorders among athletes!? Good luck with your research!
ReplyDeleteI think you've chosen a very interesting and well focused question! Are you going to choose a specific sport to focus on or research it as a whole?
ReplyDeleteIn order to narrow your research down, perhaps you could pick a certain eating disorder, such as anorexia. Is there one type that is more common than another?
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