72.3 Eating Disorders in Asian American Youth: Acculturation Stress and Intergenerational Conflict

Abstract

This section aims to present the effects of acculturative stress and potential intergenerational cultural conflict on Asian American (AA) youths with eating disorders (EDs). We will examine the multiple factors that have contributed to the rise in EDs in AA youths. We will work on understanding the impact of acculturative stress and how culture may influence the manifestation of ED symptoms. Participants will understand the impact of Western socialization along with living in bicultural environments and intergenerational culture on AA youth with EDs.