Investigation of The Relationship of Eating Attitudes with Thought Shape Fusion, Gender and Body Mass Index
Journal Title: Yaşam Becerileri Psikoloji Dergisi - Year 2017, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
Certain patologies are accepted as characterized with relevant certain cognitive distortions. Eating Disorders and Obssessive Compulsive Disorders (OCD) are related in terms of comorbidite, existence of similar distortions and intrusive thoughts. Distorted cognitions related with body shape and weight are associated with eating disorders and the distorted cognition which was conceptualised as thought shape fusion is accepted as a version of thought action fusion which is commonly seen at OCD. Because of its practical and theoretical relevance the aim of the present study is investigation of the relationship of eating attitudes of individuals with thought shape fusion cognitive distortion and gender and body mass index (BMI). Participants are 73 university students with age range 18-28 (58 male). Eating Attitudes Test (EAT) and Thought Shape Fusion Scale (TSFS) have been used for data collection. A positive correlation was found between TSFS and EAT (r= 0.53, p=0.01) and TSFS and BMI (r=0,34, p=0,01). According to stepwise regression analysis primary predictor of TSFS scores are EAT scores; %28 of the variance of the TSFS was explained by EAT scores and when BMI and gender variables are added the explained variance is %47. Women differed with significantly higher means in terms of EAT scores. Groups were formed according to pathology cut point of EAT scale (≥30) and the group above the cut point differed with significantly higher TSFS mean scores. Results of the present study seems parallel with the claims which associates eating disorders with distorted cognitions which are expressions of intrusive thoughts similar to OCD and associated with characteristics of eating disorders as overrating of food, body weight and shape. Findings are evaluated as having practical and theoretical significance. It is hoped that after supported with future studies the findings of the present study will be useful by adding to the existing knowledge in the field which associated with the efforts about determination of certain cognitive distortions to increase therapeutic outcome
Authors and Affiliations
Sultan OKUMUSOGLU
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP449697
- DOI 10.31461/ybpd.317730
- Views 122
- Downloads 0
Investigation of The Perceived Mobbing Behaviours By Counselor Teachers
The aim of this study is to research into the mobbing behaviour perceived by teacher counsellors in terms of variables. Descriptive research method has been used in this study. The universe of this study has included the...
Investigation of the Levels of Perceived Social Support and Internet and Game Addiction in Gifted Students
The aim of this research was to compare the levels of internet and game addiction and perceived social support levels of gifted students who continue to Science and Art Centers according to some socio-demographic variabl...
A Study on The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)
The aim of this study is to evaluate the results of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale by applying a sample without any physical discomfort. The number of people with complaints such as anxiety and depression is i...
The Effect of Cognitive-Behavioral Group Counseling on Psychological Resilience and Level of Humor of Adolescents
The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of group counselling program which is prepared on the basis of cognitive behavioural approach on psychological resilience and level of humour of adolescents. The model o...
Evaluation of Psychoanalytic Oriented Psychotherapy Outcome Using Rorschach and TAT: A Case Study
Projective techniques especially Rorschach and TAT ( Thematic Apperception Test) have a wide variety of assestment areas. These techniques have been used from selection of staff for a appropriate job, giving diagnosis to...