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Milad Rahimi; Robabeh Noury; Elahe Tajfar
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Objective: Entering college is a critical developmental stage that can make students vulnerable to disordered eating attitudes and eating disorders. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between perfectionism and body dissatisfaction in relation to eating attitudes, with ...
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Objective: Entering college is a critical developmental stage that can make students vulnerable to disordered eating attitudes and eating disorders. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between perfectionism and body dissatisfaction in relation to eating attitudes, with the mediating role of anxiety among college students. Method: The current research utilized a correlational design with path analysis. The statistical population of this study consisted of 19-24-year-old undergraduate students at Kharazmi University, Tehran, who were enrolled in the first semester of the academic year, which fell in 2023. From this population, 478 students were selected using a random one-stage cluster sampling method. Ethical principles such as the informed consent of the participants and maintaining the confidentiality of the data were taken into consideration. In order to collect data, the 26-item version of Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26), Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ), and Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (FMPS) were used. Data analysis was carried out with SPSS-26 and Amos-24 software. Results: The results of this study showed that the effects of perfectionism (β = 0.46, p < 0.01), body dissatisfaction (β = 0.36, p < 0.01), and anxiety (β = 0.13, p < 0.01) on eating attitudes were positive and significant. Additionally, perfectionism (β = 0.33, p < 0.01) and body dissatisfaction (β = 0.38, p < 0.01) had positive and significant effects on anxiety, and perfectionism (β = 0.21, p < 0.01) had a positive and significant effect on body dissatisfaction. The indirect effects of perfectionism and body dissatisfaction on eating attitudes through anxiety were also positive and significant. Moreover, perfectionism had a positive and significant indirect effect on anxiety through body dissatisfaction. Thus,these findings clearly indicate the mediating role of anxiety in the relationship between perfectionism and body dissatisfaction with eating attitudes, as well as the mediating role of body dissatisfaction in the relationship between perfectionism and anxiety. The measured model demonstrated a good fit (x2/df = 2.43, CFI = 0.97, RMSEA = 0.04, NFI = 0.98, IFI = 0.98, GFI = 0.96). These results indicate an acceptable fit of the measured model and the overall goodness of fit indices. Conclusion: Generally, The study's findings indicated that perfectionism, by influencing body dissatisfaction, leads to elevated levels of anxiety, which subsequently affects individuals' eating attitudes. In essence, various dimensions of perfectionism impose strict standards on individuals, thereby impacting their body dissatisfaction and anxiety levels. Furthermore, body dissatisfaction exacerbates anxiety, further influencing eating attitudes. Overall, the study highlights the intricate interplay between perfectionism, body dissatisfaction, and anxiety, and their combined impact on eating attitudes. Recognizing these interconnected factors can enhance our comprehension of eating attitudes and contribute to more effective clinical interventions. Educational programs aimed at raising awareness and improving perfectionism, body image, and eating attitudes among college students are recommended. Considering the strong correlation between anxiety and eating attitudes, training in emotional awareness and anxiety management could serve as effective preventive measures, enhancing overall well-being and therapeutic outcomes. Understanding these elements is vital for developing comprehensive preventive strategies and therapeutic approaches.
Nazanin Hamidinejad; Behrooz Dolatshahi; fariborz bagheri
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Objective: Today, eating disorders are increasing among adults and their negative consequences have caused health concerns. Therefore, identifying the factors associated with these behaviors can help to prevent them. In this regard, the aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between perfectionism ...
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Objective: Today, eating disorders are increasing among adults and their negative consequences have caused health concerns. Therefore, identifying the factors associated with these behaviors can help to prevent them. In this regard, the aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between perfectionism and childhood trauma with disordered Eating Behaviors and the mediating role of body image dissatisfaction. Method: among all students of Islamic Azad universities in Tehran 400 students were selected by available sampling method that 324 participants were entered in the analysis. The tools of this study include Eating Disordered Behavior Scale (EAT-26), Hill’s Perfectionism Inventory (HPI), Body Image Concern (Littleton et al., 2005) and Childhood Trauma questionnaire (CTQ). Findings: The results of the path analysis showed that Body image dissatisfaction mediated the relationship between perfectionism and childhood trauma and eating disorders (P<0.05). Conclusion: it seems that people who have been traumatized, set high standards and compensatory measures, such as disturbed eating behaviors, because of the distorted image they may have of themselves. Body image dissatisfaction can also reinforce perfectionist efforts and intensify compensatory eating behaviors in order to idealize the body.
Akbar Atadokht; Sahar Khoshsorour
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Objective: Adopting a balanced diet promotes human health. However, excessive focus on healthy eating can lead to food obsession, which is termed orthorexia nervosa (ON). The aim of this study was to determine the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the Orthorexia Nervosa Scale (ONS). Method: ...
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Objective: Adopting a balanced diet promotes human health. However, excessive focus on healthy eating can lead to food obsession, which is termed orthorexia nervosa (ON). The aim of this study was to determine the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the Orthorexia Nervosa Scale (ONS). Method: The statistical population of this study consisted of all undergraduate students of the Islamic Azad University, Tehran Science and Research Branch in the academic year 98-99, among whom 322 students (201 females, 121 males) were selected by multistage sampling, and they responded to the Orthorexia Nervosa Scale (ONS), the Eating Attitude Test (EAT-26), the Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory (OCI-R), the Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (MPS), the Body Image-Acceptance and Action Questionnaire (BI-AAQ), and the NEO Five Factor Inventory (NEO-FFI). The data were analyzed by exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, Cronbach’s alpha and Pearson correlation using SPSS and AMOS. Findings: Results of the exploratory factor analysis showed 2 factors with eigenvalues higher than 1 which explained 41/92% of the total variance. Also, confirmatory factor analysis indicators implied the optimal fitness of two-factor model of this scale. The total reliability of the scale was estimated to be respectively 0.78 and 0.81 using Cronbach’s alpha and split half. Convergent validity and divergent validity were also confirmed by calculating scale correlation through the aforementioned scales (p<0.05). Also, this scale had a positive and significant correlation with neuroticism (p<0.01). Conclusion: The Orthorexia Nervosa Scale has a relatively proper validity and reliability for being used in Iranian samples and can be a suitable tool for researches of this field.
majid baradaran
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Objective: The psychological variables are one of the important factors in people's tendency to cosmetic surgery. The current research has aimed at investigating the mediating role of cognitive emotion regulationstrategiesand defense mechanisms in the relationship between perfectionism and anxiety sensitivity ...
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Objective: The psychological variables are one of the important factors in people's tendency to cosmetic surgery. The current research has aimed at investigating the mediating role of cognitive emotion regulationstrategiesand defense mechanisms in the relationship between perfectionism and anxiety sensitivity in cosmetic surgery applicants students. Method: This study was a correlational study. The statistical populationincluded all undergraduate students of Payame Noor University of Rasht in the academic year 1397-98 who were seeking cosmetic surgery. The sample consisted of 335 people (308 female and 27 male) who were selected by available sampling method. Instruments used in this study included the positive and negative perfectionism scale (PNPS), anxiety sensitivity index (ASI), cognitive emotion regulation questionnaire (CERQ) and defense style questionnaire (DSQ). Findings: Path analysis method showed that the anxiety sensitivity in cosmetic surgery applicants is influenced by perfectionism, cognitive emotion regulation and defense mechanisms. Also, cognitive emotion regulation and defense mechanisms played a mediating role in the relationship between perfectionism and anxiety sensitivity. To evaluate the model, CFI (0.91), NFI (0.93), GFI (0.94) and RMSEA (0.07) indices were used and the results indicated that the proposed model fits well with the data. Conclusion: In the formation of anxiety sensitivity, psychological factors such as perfectionism, cognitive emotion regulation, and defense mechanisms are involved. Therefore, the findings of this study have important implications for the rooting of psychological problems in these individuals.
