4.2.2 Behavioral Characteristics of the Respondents

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n = 103
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& Variables & Frequency & Percentage \\
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\multirow[t]{6}{}{Binge} & Once a day or more & 10 & 9.7 \\
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& Never once a day or more & 21 & 20.4 \\
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& Once a month or less & 21 & 20.4 \\
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& 2-3 times a month & 29 & 28.2 \\
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& Once a week & 14 & 13.6 \\
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& 2-6 times a week & 8 & 7.8 \\
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\multirow{6}{
}{Vomit} & Once a day or more & 25 & 24.3 \\
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& Never once a day or more & 16 & 15.5 \\
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& Once a month or less & 21 & 20.4 \\
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& 2-3 times a month & 11 & 10.7 \\
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& Once a week & 19 & 18.4 \\
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& 2-6 times a week & 11 & 10.7 \\
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\multirow[t]{6}{}{Laxatives and Diuretics} & Once a day or more & 15 & 14.6 \\
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& Never once a day or more & 13 & 12.6 \\
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& Once a month or less & 17 & 16.5 \\
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& 2-3 times a month & 20 & 19.4 \\
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& Once a week & 34 & 33.0 \\
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& 2-6 times a week & 4 & 3.9 \\
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\multirow[t]{6}{
}{Exercise} & Once a day or more & 14 & 13.6 \\
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& Never once a day or more & 14 & 13.6 \\
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& Once a month or less & 18 & 17.5 \\
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& 2-3 times a month & 18 & 17.5 \\
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& Once a week & 25 & 24.3 \\
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& 2-6 times a week & 14 & 13.6 \\
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\multirow[t]{2}{*}{\begin{tabular}{l}
Lost 20 pounds or more
\end{tabular}} & No & 52 & 50.5 \\
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& Yes & 51 & 49.5 \\
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\end{tabular}

Source: Survey data, 2022

The above table illustrates the behavioral characteristics of eating habits among adolescents. Scores in one or more areas should prompt an evaluation from a trained mental health professional specializing in eating disorder treatment. It is crucial to consider the frequency and context of these behaviors to determine the degree of medical risk they represent. Both vomiting and using laxatives or diuretics for weight control pose serious medical dangers in direct relation to their frequency. However, even less frequent use of these behaviors is still a serious concern since they tend to escalate over time.



Answer :

Certainly! Let's break down the behavioral characteristics of the respondents as described in the provided table. Note that the total number of respondents (n) is 103.

### Binge Eating Frequency

- Once a day or more: 10 respondents, which is [tex]\( \frac{10}{103} \times 100 \approx 9.7\% \)[/tex]
- Never once a day or more: 21 respondents, which is [tex]\( \frac{21}{103} \times 100 \approx 20.4\% \)[/tex]
- Once a month or less: 21 respondents, which is [tex]\( \frac{21}{103} \times 100 \approx 20.4\% \)[/tex]
- 2-3 times a month: 29 respondents, which is [tex]\( \frac{29}{103} \times 100 \approx 28.2\% \)[/tex]
- Once a week: 14 respondents, which is [tex]\( \frac{14}{103} \times 100 \approx 13.6\% \)[/tex]
- 2-6 times a week: 8 respondents, which is [tex]\( \frac{8}{103} \times 100 \approx 7.8\% \)[/tex]

### Vomiting Frequency

- Once a day or more: 25 respondents, which is [tex]\( \frac{25}{103} \times 100 \approx 24.3\% \)[/tex]
- Never once a day or more: 16 respondents, which is [tex]\( \frac{16}{103} \times 100 \approx 15.5\% \)[/tex]
- Once a month or less: 21 respondents, which is [tex]\( \frac{21}{103} \times 100 \approx 20.4\% \)[/tex]
- 2-3 times a month: 11 respondents, which is [tex]\( \frac{11}{103} \times 100 \approx 10.7\% \)[/tex]
- Once a week: 19 respondents, which is [tex]\( \frac{19}{103} \times 100 \approx 18.4\% \)[/tex]
- 2-6 times a week: 11 respondents, which is [tex]\( \frac{11}{103} \times 100 \approx 10.7\% \)[/tex]

### Use of Laxatives and Diuretics Frequency

- Once a day or more: 15 respondents, which is [tex]\( \frac{15}{103} \times 100 \approx 14.6\% \)[/tex]
- Never once a day or more: 13 respondents, which is [tex]\( \frac{13}{103} \times 100 \approx 12.6\% \)[/tex]
- Once a month or less: 17 respondents, which is [tex]\( \frac{17}{103} \times 100 \approx 16.5\% \)[/tex]
- 2-3 times a month: 20 respondents, which is [tex]\( \frac{20}{103} \times 100 \approx 19.4\% \)[/tex]
- Once a week: 34 respondents, which is [tex]\( \frac{34}{103} \times 100 \approx 33.0\% \)[/tex]
- 2-6 times a week: 4 respondents, which is [tex]\( \frac{4}{103} \times 100 \approx 3.9\% \)[/tex]

### Exercise Frequency

- Once a day or more: 14 respondents, which is [tex]\( \frac{14}{103} \times 100 \approx 13.6\% \)[/tex]
- Never once a day or more: 14 respondents, which is [tex]\( \frac{14}{103} \times 100 \approx 13.6\% \)[/tex]
- Once a month or less: 18 respondents, which is [tex]\( \frac{18}{103} \times 100 \approx 17.5\% \)[/tex]
- 2-3 times a month: 18 respondents, which is [tex]\( \frac{18}{103} \times 100 \approx 17.5\% \)[/tex]
- Once a week: 25 respondents, which is [tex]\( \frac{25}{103} \times 100 \approx 24.3\% \)[/tex]
- 2-6 times a week: 14 respondents, which is [tex]\( \frac{14}{103} \times 100 \approx 13.6\% \)[/tex]

### Weight Loss for 20 Pounds or More

- No: 52 respondents, which is [tex]\( \frac{52}{103} \times 100 \approx 50.5\% \)[/tex]
- Yes: 51 respondents, which is [tex]\( \frac{51}{103} \times 100 \approx 49.5\% \)[/tex]

These percentages and frequencies provide us with a comprehensive understanding of the respondents' behavioral characteristics related to eating habits, exercise, and weight loss.