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  • Clinical Psychology
  • Psychopathology

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  • Experiential avoidance is linked to various psychological disorders.
  • Research on experiential avoidance in body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is limited and inconsistent.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare levels of experiential avoidance in individuals with primary BDD and healthy controls.
  • To investigate the relationship between experiential avoidance, depressive symptoms, and coping strategies in BDD.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative study design was employed.
  • Standardized measures assessed clinical characteristics and experiential avoidance.
  • Participants included individuals with primary BDD (n=23) and healthy controls (n=22).

Main Results:

  • Individuals with BDD showed significantly greater experiential avoidance compared to healthy controls (p<.001, d=-2.51).
  • Experiential avoidance was positively correlated with depressive symptoms (p<.01) and avoidant coping strategies (p<.01) in the BDD group.

Conclusions:

  • Experiential avoidance is a significant characteristic of BDD.
  • Addressing experiential avoidance may enhance treatment outcomes for individuals with BDD.
  • Clinician awareness of experiential avoidance is crucial for improving BDD treatment.