GRADUATE THESIS REVIEW DONE RELATED TO EATING DISORDERS IN TURKEY

Abstract
The aim of this study was to review graduate study done on eating disorders in Turkey. Descriptive survey model, one of the quantitative research methods, was used in this study. The sample of the study consists of a total of 111 theses, 79 master's theses, 5 doctoral theses and 27 specialty theses in medicine between 2015-2020. Theses were analyzed with the data collection form developed by the researcher as the data collection tool in accordance with the purpose of the research. The data obtained were interpreted based on percentage and frequency. According to the findings of the study, it was observed that the most studies on eating disorders were in master's theses (71.14%) and the most studies were performed in 2019 (38.73%). Most of the theses (90.1%) were accessed in full text. Studies were mostly conducted in the Institute of Health Sciences (45.95%). Considering the departments where the studies were published, it was observed that the most studies (28.9%) were conducted in the ABD on Nutrition and Dietetics. In terms of the study group, it was determined that the most chosen sample group was individuals (25.22%) in different age groups. Considering the distribution of the issues associated with eating disorders, it was observed that it was mostly dealt with psychological factors (25.22%). It is thought that the research was carried out in the Institute of Health Sciences and nutrition and nutrition in the ABD in 2019, the sample group was selected from the students with the most different living standards and most suitable for different living standards.