“Eye-catching photos of various high-flying models and actors on different magazine covers and advertisements greatly influence our choices” (Bagley). The media is very affectionate towards everyone, even if it conveys an inappropriate image of life. Research has proven that those with low self-esteem are most influenced by the media. The media is not the only culprit for eating disorders. However, this does not mean that they are not involved in eating disorders. The media is omnipresent and challenging it can put an end to the constant pressure on people to be perfect (Bagley). Research has been conducted on sociocultural influences, such as false images of thin women, that distort one's diet and cause dissatisfaction with an individual's body. However, it is clear that, even if almost all women are exposed to these sociocultural influences, only a very small proportion develop clinical eating disorders (Mazzeo and Bulik). Each article believes that socio-culture has an impact on eating disorders. However, researchers believe this is not the only reason, nor is it the easiest statement to make. Eating disorders are much more complicated than just being blamed on the media. Bagley, Mazzeo and Bulik all say that media plays a role in the development but is not the main reason for the development of an eating disorder. In all the research done so far, the media is part of eating disorders, but not the only culprit. There are many other reasons for developing an eating disorder other than the media. Having examined the effects of media and how researchers explore the concept of development: we will now focus on the other main opponents of development. Ultimately, if a person's living situation, environment, and/or genetics leave them open to an eating problem... middle of document... Environmental factors and biochemistry combine to cause eating disorders. "A Healthy Place. A Healthy Place. Place, 2011. Web. October 13, 2011. .Mazzeo, Suzanne E. and Cynthia M. Bulik. “Environmental and Genetic Risk Factors for Eating Disorders: What the Clinician Needs know. » « Something Fishy Website; About Eating Disorders. eating disorders » News Medical?. 2011.