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Personality and bulimic symptomatology

B L Janzen1, D H Saklofske, I W Kelly

  • 1Department of Educational Psychology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada.

Journal of Clinical Psychology
|September 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

This study found a link between bulimic symptoms and certain personality traits in college women. Specifically, Neuroticism and Addictiveness were associated with higher bulimic symptomatology scores.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Personality Psychology

Background:

  • Bulimic symptomatology is a significant concern among young adults.
  • Understanding the personality correlates of bulimic symptoms is crucial for prevention and intervention.
  • Previous research suggests links between personality traits and eating disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between bulimic symptomatology and personality characteristics.
  • To identify specific personality traits associated with bulimic symptoms in a nonclinical sample.

Main Methods:

  • The study utilized the Bulimic Investigatory Test, Revised (BULIT-R) to measure bulimic symptomatology.
  • Personality characteristics were assessed using the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire, Revised (EPQ-R).
  • A sample of 166 female college students participated in the study.

Main Results:

  • A significant relationship was found between Neuroticism scores and BULIT-R scores.
  • Addictiveness, as measured by the EPQ-R, was also significantly related to bulimic symptomatology.
  • No significant relationship was found between other EPQ-R dimensions and BULIT-R scores.

Conclusions:

  • Neuroticism and Addictiveness are potential personality correlates of bulimic symptomatology in female college students.
  • These findings suggest that personality assessment may aid in identifying individuals at risk for bulimic symptoms.
  • Further research is warranted to explore these relationships in diverse populations.

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