Father Hunger Fathers, Daughters, and the Pursuit of Thinness

by Maine, Ph.D., Margo; Johnson, Craig

• ISBN13: 9780936077499
• ISBN10: 0936077492
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-09-30
• Publisher: Gurze Designs & Books

Summary

"Father Hunger" is the emptiness experienced by women whose fathers were physically or emotionally absent—a void that leads to unrealistic body image, yo-yo dieting, food fears and disordered eating patterns. The term, which is now part of the psychology lexicon, originated with the first edition of this work in 1991.
After having completed a decade's worth of further investigation, Dr. Maine has updated the information about men and their daughters in this second edition. She offers a new crash course on being a girl in today's culture, based on her expertise as a leading eating disorders prevention advocate. This edition describes the origins of father hunger and its effect on the family, with even more practical solutions to help fathers and daughters understand and improve their relationships. Also included is an expanded section for educators and therapists to help them more effectively prevent and treat the problems that occur between dads and daughters.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	vi
Preface by Craig Johnson, Ph.D.	vii
Introduction	xi
PART 1: The Origins of Father Hunger
1. Father Hunger and the Pursuit of Thinness	21	(10)
2. Getting to Know Your Global Girl	31	(24)
3. Ten Myths About Fathers, Daughters, and Food	55	(14)
4. Fathers As Second-Class Citizens	69	(14)
5. Shaky Foundations for Fatherhood	83	(14)
6. The Daughter's Dilemma	97	(16)
PART 2: The Experience of Father Hunger
7. Damage to a Daughter's Emotions and Identity	113	(20)
8. Sexuality, Body Image, and Food	133	(12)
9. The Family's Functional Dysfunction	145	(16)
10. The Legacy of Loyalty	161	(18)
PART 3: The Solutions to Father Hunger
11. How Men Can Overcome Father Hunger	179	(34)
12. How Mothers Can Help	213	(24)
13. How Daughters Can Cope with Father Hunger	237	(20)
14. Impasses in the Treatment of Eating Disorders	257	(24)
Epilogue: Why We All Must Prevent Father Hunger	281	(6)
Appendixes
Appendix A: Suggested Strategies for Educators	287	(8)
Appendix B: Suggested Strategies for Physicians	295	(4)
Appendix C: Books and Internet Resources	299	(4)
Notes	303	(10)
Index	313