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Microstructure of eating behavior associated with Rorschach characteristics in obesity.
Kristina Elfhag1, Britta Barkeling, Anna Maria Carlsson
1Obesity Unit, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden. Kristina.Elfhag@medhs.ki.se
Journal of Personality Assessment
|July 5, 2003
Summary
Obese individuals with higher eating drive showed stress overload and greater affective responsiveness. Accelerating eating speed linked to emotionality and oral dependency, suggesting personality influences on eating behavior.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Behavioral Science
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Eating behavior is complex, influenced by psychological factors.
- The Rorschach Comprehensive System (RCS) offers insights into personality.
- Understanding the interplay between personality and eating patterns is crucial for obesity research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between eating behavior microstructure and personality traits in obese individuals.
- To explore how Rorschach variables correlate with specific eating patterns.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a computerized eating monitor (VIKTOR) to measure initial eating rate and eating curve.
- Assessed personality aspects using the Rorschach Comprehensive System (RCS).
- Analyzed data from 32 obese participants.
Main Results:
- Higher initial eating rate (eating drive) correlated with Rorschach signs of stress overload (D Score) and higher affective responsiveness (Affective ratio).
- Accelerating eating rate during meals was associated with intense emotionality and oral dependency (Pure C, Food responses).
Conclusions:
- Stress overload and affective responsiveness may drive eating behavior in obese individuals.
- Emotionality and oral dependency appear linked to faster eating consumption rates.
- Personality factors significantly influence the microstructure of eating behavior.