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The Relationship between Orthorexia Nervosa and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Mirko Duradoni1, Mustafa Can Gursesli1,2, Maria Fiorenza1
1Department of Education, Literatures, Intercultural Studies, Languages and Psychology, University of Florence, 50135 Firenze, Italy.
Summary
Orthorexia nervosa (ON) shares many symptoms with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). This study found significant correlations between most OCD subtypes and ON, particularly with obsession-related symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Orthorexia nervosa (ON) involves obsessive focus on healthy eating and avoidance of unhealthy foods.
- ON symptoms overlap with those of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the relationship between orthorexia nervosa and obsessive compulsive disorder subtypes.
- To identify which OCD subtypes are most associated with ON.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study was conducted with 587 participants (86% female, mean age 29.32).
- Participants were assessed for orthorexia nervosa and various obsessive compulsive disorder subtypes.
Main Results:
- Significant positive correlations were found between most OCD subtypes and ON.
- The strongest associations were observed with Indecisiveness, Just Right, Obsession, and Hoarding subtypes.
- Checking and Contamination subtypes showed lower, though still positive, correlations with ON.
Conclusions:
- Orthorexia nervosa is strongly associated with several subtypes of obsessive compulsive disorder.
- Obsession and related OCD subtypes appear particularly linked to the development or manifestation of ON.
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