The relationship between perfectionism, generalized problematic internet use and bulimic behaviours
Introduction Perfectionism is a consistent risk factor for various psychopathological conditions, including psychological distress and eating disorders. Recently, we have shown, for the first time, that there is a relationship between perfectionism and generalized problematic internet use/GPIU (So...
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Introduction
Perfectionism is a consistent risk factor for various psychopathological conditions, including psychological distress and eating disorders. Recently, we have shown, for the first time, that there is a relationship between perfectionism and generalized problematic internet use/GPIU (Sobral et al. 2020). Specifically, we found that the role of perfectionism in psychological disorder is partially mediated by GPIU. On the other hand, it has been suggested that the widespread use of digital media can lead to negative body image perception and abnormal eating attitudes and behaviors.
Objectives
To explore, for the first time, the relationship between perfectionism, GPIU and disordered eating behavior.
Methods
475 university students (78.9% girls; mean age 20.22±1.695) answered the Portuguese validated versions of: Composite Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale, GPIU Scale and Eating Attitudes Test-25. SPSS and Hayes’ Process Macro (2020) were used.
Results
Bulimic Behaviours/BB significantly and moderately correlated with Perfectionist efforts (r=.263), Perfectionist concerns (r=.284) and GPIU (r=.25) (all p<.001). The mediation analyses revealed that GPIU is a partial mediator of the relationship between both perfectionism dimensions and BB.
Conclusions
The evidence that both negative and “positive” perfectionism dimensions are associated to eating pathology is in line with our previous research. The present study adds, for the first time, that one of the perfectionism pathways of influence on BB operates through UGPI. Assessment and intervention to diminish eating psychopathology should focus on perfectionism and compulsive traits which could be involved in both ED and GPIU and in their comorbidity.
Disclosure
No significant relationships.
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| spelling | doaj.art-4f2da32ef916478b91c506e4989bf94e2023-11-17T05:08:37ZengCambridge University PressEuropean Psychiatry0924-93381778-35852021-04-0164S116S11710.1192/j.eurpsy.2021.332The relationship between perfectionism, generalized problematic internet use and bulimic behavioursM. Pereira0A.T. Pereira1A. Araujo2M.J. Soares3J. Sobral4D. Mota5B. Maia6A. Macedo7Faculty Of Medicine, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, PortugalInstitute Of Psychological Medicine, Faculty Of Medicine, University of Coimbra, coimbra, PortugalCri Psiquiatria, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Coimbra, Coimbra, PortugalInstitute Of Psychological Medicine, Faculty Of Medicine, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, PortugalFaculty Of Medicine, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, PortugalCri Psiquiatria, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal Institute Of Psychological Medicine, Faculty Of Medicine, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, PortugalInstitute Of Psychological Medicine, Faculty Of Medicine, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, PortugalCri Psiquiatria, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal Introduction Perfectionism is a consistent risk factor for various psychopathological conditions, including psychological distress and eating disorders. Recently, we have shown, for the first time, that there is a relationship between perfectionism and generalized problematic internet use/GPIU (Sobral et al. 2020). Specifically, we found that the role of perfectionism in psychological disorder is partially mediated by GPIU. On the other hand, it has been suggested that the widespread use of digital media can lead to negative body image perception and abnormal eating attitudes and behaviors. Objectives To explore, for the first time, the relationship between perfectionism, GPIU and disordered eating behavior. Methods 475 university students (78.9% girls; mean age 20.22±1.695) answered the Portuguese validated versions of: Composite Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale, GPIU Scale and Eating Attitudes Test-25. SPSS and Hayes’ Process Macro (2020) were used. Results Bulimic Behaviours/BB significantly and moderately correlated with Perfectionist efforts (r=.263), Perfectionist concerns (r=.284) and GPIU (r=.25) (all p<.001). The mediation analyses revealed that GPIU is a partial mediator of the relationship between both perfectionism dimensions and BB. Conclusions The evidence that both negative and “positive” perfectionism dimensions are associated to eating pathology is in line with our previous research. The present study adds, for the first time, that one of the perfectionism pathways of influence on BB operates through UGPI. Assessment and intervention to diminish eating psychopathology should focus on perfectionism and compulsive traits which could be involved in both ED and GPIU and in their comorbidity. Disclosure No significant relationships. https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S0924933821003321/type/journal_articlePerfectionismGeneralized problematic internet useBulimic Behaviours |
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| title | The relationship between perfectionism, generalized problematic internet use and bulimic behaviours |
| title_full | The relationship between perfectionism, generalized problematic internet use and bulimic behaviours |
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| title_short | The relationship between perfectionism, generalized problematic internet use and bulimic behaviours |
| title_sort | relationship between perfectionism generalized problematic internet use and bulimic behaviours |
| topic | Perfectionism Generalized problematic internet use Bulimic Behaviours |
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