Perfectionism dimensions in children and adolescents with anorexia nervosa

Castro, Josefina; Gila, Araceli; Gual, Pilar Lloret; LAHORTIGA, F; Saura, Begoña; Toro, Josep

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“…9 Specifically, in adolescent samples, self-oriented and socially prescribed perfectionism are two dimensions of perfectionism associated with higher total Eating Attitudes Test (EAT) scores. 7,10,11 A study aimed at determining the nature of the relationship between perfectionism and psychopathological conditions, including eating disorders, found that an increase in concern over mistakes was associated with anorexia and bulimia but not with other disorders. This suggests that perfectionism may be more predictive of disordered eating than of other pathologies, including obsessive-compulsive disorder, and may work in concert with low self-esteem (SE) in women.…”

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Eating behaviors, body image, perfectionism, and self-esteem in a sample of Portuguese girls

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Pereira

Marques

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Rev. Bras. Psiquiatr.

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Objective: Eating disorders are an increasingly prevalent health problem among adolescent girls. It is well known that biological, psychosocial, and family-related factors interact in the development of this group of disorders. However, the mechanisms underlying the interaction between these variables are still poorly understood, especially in Portuguese adolescents. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between eating behaviors, body dissatisfaction, self-esteem, and perfectionism in a sample of Portuguese girls. Method: A community sample of 575 Portuguese girls attending secondary school, answered selfreport questionnaires including data on weight, height, and the Portuguese versions of the Contour Figures Rating Scale, the Child and Adolescent Perfectionism Scale, the Children Eating Attitudes Test, and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. SPSS version 20.0 for Windows was used for statistical analyses.Results: High scores in the Children Eating Attitudes Test were associated with significantly higher levels of body dissatisfaction (r = 0.339), socially prescribed perfectionism (r = 0.175), self-oriented perfectionism (r = 0.211), and low self-esteem (r = -0.292) (all p o 0.001). Self-oriented perfectionism partially mediated the relation between body dissatisfaction and disordered eating behaviors. Conclusion: In this sample, dysfunctional eating behaviors appeared to correlate strongly with body dissatisfaction, low self-esteem, and perfectionism in girls. These themes should be addressed among female adolescents in the community.

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Eating behaviors, body image, perfectionism, and self-esteem in a sample of Portuguese girls

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Pereira

Marques

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Rev. Bras. Psiquiatr.

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“…Societal Expectations for Women anxiety, depression, and suicide, this finding is not surprising (Blankenstein, et al, 1993;Castro et al, 2004;Delisle, 1986;Flett, et al, 1991;Hewitt & Flett, 1991a).…”

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“…While the aforementioned research suggests the existence of positive behavioral outcomes and perfectionism, the bulk of the available literature connects perfectionism and maladaptive behaviors (Alden, et al, 1994;Ashby & Rice, 2002;Bieling, et al, 2004;Blankstein, et al, 1993;Blatt, 1995;Castro et al, 2004;Chang, 1998;Chang & Rand, 2000;Chang, et al, 2004;Cockell, et al, 2002;Flett, Hewitt, Blankstein, & Gray, 1998;Flett, Hewitt, Blankstein, & O'Brien, 1991;Hewitt, Flett, & Ediger, 1996;Hewitt & Flett, 1991a;Hewitt & Genest, 1990;Sherry, et al, 2003). The likelihood of perfectionists to set high standards and work to obtain them is not behavior by itself that is identified as pathological (Frost, et al, 1990).…”

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“…Not only does this evidence support a multidimensional understanding of PSP, it also connects concern for perfectionistic self-presentation with low self-esteem. The scale has good reliability, internal consistency, and test-retest reliability, with alpha coefficients of .86, .83, and .78, and correlations between respective PSPS subscales over three weeks of .83, .84, and .74, for perfectionistic self-promotion, nondisplay of imperfection, and nondisclosure of imperfection, respectively (Castro, et al, 2004;Cockell, et al, 2000Gellar, et al, 2000).…”

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“…Defined as a personality characteristic emphasizing "the striving for flawlessness," several of the most prolific perfectionism researchers have linked perfectionist attitudes and behaviors with the development of psychological maladjustments (Flett & Hewitt, 2002, p. 5). Numerous studies reveal perfectionism's increasing association with a vast array of psychological disorders including anorexia nervosa, anxiety, depression, and suicide (Alden, Bieling, & Wallace, 1994;Ashby & Rice, 2002;Blankenstein, Flett, Hewitt, & Eng, 1993;Blatt, 1995;Castro et al, 2004;Cockell, et al, 2002;Flett, Hewitt, Blankstein, & O'Brien, 1991;Hewitt, Flett, & Ediger, 1996;Hewitt & Flett, 1991a).…”

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This study used a mixed-method design to address how an academically highachieving group of undergraduate women experienced pressures for perfectionism, perfectionistic self-presentation, and effortless perfection during their college careers.Effortless perfection, identified by a campus climate study, revealed that women were feeling pressure to appear perfect without having to put any effort into achieving perfection. Perfectionistic self-presentation (PSP) and effortless behaviors, as well anxiety, depression, and risky eating behaviors, all psychological reactions with existing research links to female perfectionists, were measured via an online survey of 296 women. Since little qualitative research was available regarding PSP and effortless perfection, interview data were gathered from a purposefully selected sub-sample of 20 women representing four distinct profiles of effortless perfection (high PSP-high effortlessness, high PSP-low effortlessness, low PSP-high-effortlessness, low PSP-low effortlessness). Interview questions focused on a variety of issues regarding perfectionism and effortlessness, including the influence of environmental and cultural factors and the coping mechanisms these undergraduate women employed in response to daily stresses. This study identifies the overall prevalence of depression, anxiety, reduced emotional expression, and difficulty forming relationships within the research sample.Behaviors associated with attempts to appear effortless were twice as likely to be present in women with PSP than women with low to no measurable PSP. Women with PSP were not found to have an increased propensity for risky eating behaviors compared to women with low or no levels of PSP. Interview data pertaining to self-image and selfpresentation, resulted in the relabeling of "effortless perfection" as "effortless perfectionistic self-presentation." Qualitative data reflected a diversity of stress responses, although women with high PSP-low effortlessness were the most likely to exhibit unhealthy coping responses. Implications of these findings regarding the study of perfectionism and addressing the needs of high-achieving female college students are discussed, and support services including intergenerational female mentoring and femalefocused campus counseling centers are proposed.

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Perfectionism dimensions in children and adolescents with anorexia nervosa

Abstract: The Spanish version of the CAPS and the PSPS showed good psychometric properties. A percentage of 40% of adolescent patients with anorexia nervosa show high Self-oriented perfectionism and Perfectionistic self-presentation.

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Abstract: The Spanish version of the CAPS and the PSPS showed good psychometric properties. A percentage of 40% of adolescent patients with anorexia nervosa show high Self-oriented perfectionism and Perfectionistic self-presentation.

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