What Components of Perfectionism Predict Drive for Thinness?

Dickie, Liza; Wilson, Marc; McDowall, John; Surgenor, Lois J.

doi:10.1080/10640266.2012.668484

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“…Evidence has indicated that there is a relationship between eating disorder symptoms and perfectionism, which is considered one of the personality traits related to eating disorder symptoms [15][16][17][18] . However, to date, no concrete evidence was presented in Brazilian literature.…”

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“…However, it is noteworthy that according to some authors 19 , there are cultural differences regarding the emphasis on body type between different geographical locations, which can lead young people to have an increased or attenuated frequency of adopting eating disorder symptoms. Thus, although research in other countries [15][16][17][18] has indicated a positive relationship between perfectionism and eating disorder symptoms, there is a possibility that this association may not be true for the Brazilian context. Moreover, it is worth noting that much of this research was performed exclusively with women 15,18 .…”

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“…Thus, although research in other countries [15][16][17][18] has indicated a positive relationship between perfectionism and eating disorder symptoms, there is a possibility that this association may not be true for the Brazilian context. Moreover, it is worth noting that much of this research was performed exclusively with women 15,18 . Thus, little attention has been given to males in studies of eating disorder symptoms 7,8,20,21 .…”

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“…Despite evidence that indicates the association between perfectionism and eating disorder symptoms [15][16][17][18] , no nationwide investigation has been found on this topic. Some studies have shown increased vulnerability to eating disorders in perfectionists compared to nonperfectionists [15][16][17][18] .…”

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“…Some studies have shown increased vulnerability to eating disorders in perfectionists compared to nonperfectionists [15][16][17][18] . However, it is noteworthy that according to some authors 19 , there are cultural differences regarding the emphasis on body type between different geographical locations, which can lead young people to have an increased or attenuated frequency of adopting eating disorder symptoms.…”

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Eating disorder symptoms: association with perfectionism traits in male adolescents

Fortes¹,

Cipriani²,

Almeida³

et al. 2014

Arch. Clin. Psychiatry (São Saulo)

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Background: Evidence indicates a relationship between perfectionism and eating disorder symptoms (EDS). However, there is no such empirical evidence in Brazilian scientific literature. Moreover, studies of EDS in the male sex are scarce. Objective: To analyze a possible association between EDS and perfectionism traits in adolescent males. Methods: Participants were 368 adolescents aged 12 to 15 years. We used the subscales of the Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26) and the Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale to assess EDS and perfectionism traits, respectively. Results: The results indicated a statistically significant association between the high perfectionism trait and EDS (X 2 = 16.40; Wald = 15.92; p = 0.001). Moreover, the findings showed no difference in the scores of the Diet (F (1, 367) = 2.14; p = 0.23) or Concern for Food and Bulimia (F (1, 367) = 2.44; p = 0.19) subscales according to groups of perfectionism. However, we identified a higher score on the Oral Self-Control subscale of the EAT-26 in the group with high perfectionism trait than adolescents with a low perfectionism trait (F (1, 367) = 13.88; p = 0.02). Discussion: EDS were associated with perfectionism in adolescent males.

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confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Eating disorder symptoms: association with perfectionism traits in male adolescents

Fortes¹,

Cipriani²,

Almeida³

et al. 2014

Arch. Clin. Psychiatry (São Saulo)

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Racial and ethnic differences in the association between parent‐oriented perfectionism and disordered eating in college women

Goel

Burnette

Mazzeo

2019

Intl J Eating Disorders

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Objective This study examined the associations between parent‐oriented dimensions of perfectionism (parental expectations [PE] and parental criticism [PC]) and eating disorder (ED) symptomatology across racial/ethnic groups. It was hypothesized that parent‐oriented perfectionism would be positively associated with ED symptomatology for White and Asian American women. Method Undergraduate women (N = 1,173) completed questionnaires assessing perfectionism, EDs, and demographics. One‐way analyses of variance tested differences in PE and PC across racial/ethnic groups; post‐hoc Tukey tests probed significant differences. Multiple linear regressions assessed associations between parent‐oriented perfectionism and ED symptomatology. Hurdle models tested the association between PE and PC and the frequency and odds of endorsing ED symptomatology. Results There were significant group differences in PE and PC. PE was positively linked with various ED symptoms in Latina, Asian American, and multiracial women, and was negatively related to purging in multiracial women. PC was positively associated with body dissatisfaction in White, Black, and multiracial women, but displayed differential associations with ED symptomatology in all racial/ethnic groups. Discussion Levels of parent‐oriented dimensions of perfectionism, and their relations to ED symptomatology, might vary across racial/ethnic groups. PE, in particular, is both more elevated, and more strongly linked to eating pathology in Asian American women, whereas PC appears to be especially relevant to ED symptoms in Black women. Findings underscore the importance of considering the role of culture in ED symptomatology. Clinicians and researchers might consider incorporating assessments of parent‐oriented perfectionism into their practice.

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Investigating transdiagnostic factors in eating disorders: Does self‐esteem moderate the relationship between perfectionism and eating disorder symptoms?

Puttevils

Vanderhasselt

Vervaet

2019

Euro Eating Disorders Rev

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Objective According to Fairburns transdiagnostic model of eating disorders (EDs), high levels of perfectionism and low self‐esteem are two core traits across EDs. This study investigates the role of self‐esteem as a transdiagnostic moderator of the relationship between perfectionism and ED symptoms across EDs. Method A large group of patients (n = 732) completed several questionnaires measuring perfectionism, self‐esteem, and disordered eating symptomatology, more specifically, drive for thinness (DFT) and body dissatisfaction (BD). Results Across EDs, self‐esteem served as a moderator for the association between perfectionism and DFT. However, by testing the model for DFT in each ED separately, the effect only remained in patients with anorexia nervosa and ED not otherwise specified. When testing the model for BD, no moderation effect was found in any of the included EDs. Conclusions This study found that the interaction between perfectionism and self‐esteem on DFT can be seen as transdiagnostic, although this effect is not found in each ED separately. These results suggest that ED treatment should consider to not only focus on transdiagnostic factors but also look at the specific impairments of each individual ED.

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What Components of Perfectionism Predict Drive for Thinness?

Cited by 14 publications

References 35 publications

Eating disorder symptoms: association with perfectionism traits in male adolescents

Eating disorder symptoms: association with perfectionism traits in male adolescents

Racial and ethnic differences in the association between parent‐oriented perfectionism and disordered eating in college women

Investigating transdiagnostic factors in eating disorders: Does self‐esteem moderate the relationship between perfectionism and eating disorder symptoms?

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