The relationship between body dysmorphic disorder symptoms and self-construals
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01/03/2011
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<b>Background: </b> Cognitive models of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) suggest that beliefs and evaluations related to self-concept are central to the maintenance of the disorder, but such beliefs have received little empirical attention. This study examined the relative importance of contingent self-worth and self-ambivalence to BDD symptoms in comparison to their importance to obsessive–compulsive disorder and social phobia symptoms. <br /><b><br />Method: </b> The sample comprised 194 non-clinical participants (female, N = 148; males, N = 46) with a mean age of 24.70 years (standard deviation = 9.34). Participants were asked to complete a battery of self-report questionnaires. Results: While significant relationships were found between the self-beliefs and symptoms of all three disorders, some specificity was found in the relationships. <br /><b><br />Conclusions: </b> Self-worth based upon appearance was most important in BDD, while contingent self-worth based on the approval of others was important in social phobia. Self-ambivalence was associated with each disorder. Implications and limitations are discussed. |
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eng |
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Wiley |
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http://dro.deakin.edu.au/eserv/DU:30056079/moulding-relationshipbetweenbody-2011.pdf http://doi.org/10.1111/j.1742-9552.2011.00004.x |
Palavras-Chave | #body dysmorphic disorder #social phobia #obsessive-compulsive disorder #cognition #self |
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Journal Article |