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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
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.
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.