My Primary Research Data

I investigated the reality of belief, fear, weight and health correlation, and body image in the perceptions of a sample of freshmen college students on the topic of the Freshman 15. I generated an online survey consisting of six straightforward questions related to the subject as well as an extra question taking into account which year of college the student filling out the survey was in. Thirty-five freshmen participated.

Do you believe freshman actually gain 15 lbs in their first year?


Are you afraid of gaining the Freshman 15?


How has your weight changed since you came to college?


Do you equate health with skinniness?


Have you changed the way you eat in fear of the Freshman 15?


Do you ever feel bad about your body image because of the looming Freshman 15?