Sensation seeking: a personality trait characteristic of adolescent girls and young women with eating disorders?

Rossier, Valérie; Bolognini, Monique; Plancherel, Bernard; Halfon, Olivier

doi:10.1002/(sici)1099-0968(200005)8:3<245::aid-erv308>3.0.co;2-d

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“…These results are similar to the ones found in bulimia nervosa (Battaglia et al, 1996; Rossier et al, 2000) and in overeating behaviors (Davis et al, 2004). Patient A also showed low harm avoidance and behavioral inhibition scores, whereas patient B demonstrated a particularly elevated reward dependence score, suggesting possible modifications in other neurotransmitter systems too (serotonin and norepinephrine).…”

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Active Reward Processing during Human Sleep: Insights from Sleep-Related Eating Disorder

Perogamvros¹,

Baud²,

Hasler³

et al. 2012

Front. Neur.

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In this paper, we present two carefully documented cases of patients with sleep-related eating disorder (SRED), a parasomnia which is characterized by involuntary compulsive eating during the night and whose pathophysiology is not known. Using video-polysomnography, a dream diary and psychometric examination, we found that both patients present elevated novelty seeking and increased reward sensitivity. In light of new evidence on the mesolimbic dopaminergic implication in compulsive eating disorders, our findings suggest a role of an active reward system during sleep in the manifestation of SRED.

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Active Reward Processing during Human Sleep: Insights from Sleep-Related Eating Disorder

Perogamvros¹,

Baud²,

Hasler³

et al. 2012

Front. Neur.

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“…In particular, individuals with bulimina nervosa or anorexia nervosa characterized by binge eating and purging have higher SS scores than controls [29,30], as well as having higher NS scores on the Cloninger scale [31,32]. In contrast, individuals with the restrictive type of anorexia nervosa have lower SS scores relative to controls [29]. However, in a recent review of this literature, Cassin and von Ranson [33] have provided evidence that challenges the general view that all restrictors are rigid and inhibited, whereas all bingers are impulsive sensation seekers.…”

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The Sensation Seeking Trait and Substance Use: Research Findings and Clinical Implications

Bardo¹,

Williams²,

Dwoskin³

et al. 2007

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Sensation seeking (SS) is a personality trait defined by a need to seek novel sensations and experiences, accompanied by a willingness to take risks for the sake of such experiences. Various measures of SS have been developed and validated, including a scale specifically for children. Among different populations, SS has been associated with the expression of various health-related risk behaviors, most notably substance use and abuse. Evidence from basic research with laboratory animals and from human clinical studies indicates that high sensation seekers may have an overactive mesocorticolimbic dopamine system relative to low sensation seekers. While the precise molecular mechanisms underlying SS remain to be elucidated, evidence suggests that low levels of monoamine oxidase activity, as well as altered dopamine receptor and dopamine transporter expression and function may play a role. Since altered monoamine function has been implicated in various psychiatric disorders, and since SS has been associated with some of these disorders, clinicians may find that SS offers a useful adjunct in promoting effective patient care and improving patient counseling. This may be especially useful in treating children, adolescents and young adults, as the risk for substance use and abuse is an especially relevant concern during this developmental period.

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“…Using the Temperament and Character Inventory and self-reported weight and height, obese patients were found to score lower on Persistence and Self-Directedness (scales related to Conscientiousness) and higher on Novelty Seeking (impulsive, curious, disorderly)(17). Higher scores on Novelty Seeking have been associated with overeating and lower scores with decreased food consumption (19). …”

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Facets of Personality Linked to Underweight and Overweight

Terracciano

Sutin

McCrae

et al. 2009

Psychosomatic Medicine

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Objective-Personality traits underlie maladaptive behaviors, and cognitive and emotional disturbances that contribute to major preventable causes of global disease burden. This study examines detailed personality profiles of underweight, normal, and overweight individuals to provide insights into the causes and treatments of abnormal weight.Methods-More than half of the population from four towns in Sardinia, Italy (N=5,693; aged 14-94; M=43; SD=17), were assessed on multiple anthropometric measures and 30 facets that comprehensively cover the five major dimensions of personality, using the Revised NEO Personality Inventory.Results-High Neuroticism and low Conscientiousness were associated with being underweight and obese, respectively. High Impulsiveness (specifically eating-behavior items) and low Order were associated with BMI categories of overweight and obese, and with measures of abdominal adiposity (waist and hip circumference). Those scoring in the top 10% of Impulsiveness were about 4 Kg heavier than those in the bottom 10%, an effect independent and larger than the FTO genetic variant. Prospective analyses confirmed that Impulsiveness and Order were significant predictors of general and central measures of adiposity assessed 3 years later.Conclusions-Overweight and obese individuals have difficulty resisting cravings and lack methodical and organized behaviors that might influence diet and weight control. While individuals' traits have limited impact on the current obesogenic epidemic, personality traits can improve clinical assessment, suggest points of intervention, and help tailor prevention and treatment approaches.

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Sensation seeking: a personality trait characteristic of adolescent girls and young women with eating disorders?

Cited by 38 publications

References 9 publications

Active Reward Processing during Human Sleep: Insights from Sleep-Related Eating Disorder

Active Reward Processing during Human Sleep: Insights from Sleep-Related Eating Disorder

The Sensation Seeking Trait and Substance Use: Research Findings and Clinical Implications

Facets of Personality Linked to Underweight and Overweight

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