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- Title
Perfectionism and eating attitudes in portuguese students: A longitudinal study.
- Authors
Soares, Maria João; Macedo, António; Bos, Sandra Carvalho; Marques, Mariana; Maia, Berta; Pereira, Ana Telma; Gomes, Ana; Valente, José; Pato, Michele; Azevedo, Maria Helena
- Abstract
Aim To investigate the role of perfectionism in the development of disordered eating behaviours. Method 382 female university students completed the Hewitt & Flett MPS and the EAT-40 at baseline, and 1 year after (T1) and 206 2 years later (T2). Results Perfectionism at baseline was significantly associated with long-term abnormal eating attitudes/behaviours. Self-Oriented Perfectionism (SOP) and Socially Prescribed Perfectionism (SPP) were significant predictors of disordered eating behaviours. Regression analysis revealed that SOP at baseline was predictive of Diet Concerns and overall eating disturbance (EAT total score), at T1 and T2. SPP was a significant predictor of Social Pressure to Eat at T1 and T2 and of Bulimic Behaviours only at T1. Conclusion Our findings contribute to a more clear understanding of the association between perfectionism and eating disorders. SOP and SPP were prospectively associated with abnormal eating attitudes/behaviours and SOP was found to be predictive of diet concerns and overall eating disturbance. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd and Eating Disorders Association.
- Subjects
PERFECTIONISM (Personality trait); EATING disorders; REGRESSION analysis; FOOD habits; ATTITUDE (Psychology); PERSONALITY
- Publication
European Eating Disorders Review, 2009, Vol 17, Issue 5, p390
- ISSN
1072-4133
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/erv.926