Perfeccionismo e atitudes alimentares disfuncionais em estudantes universitários

Abstract

Introduction: Eating Disorders have been considered as a public health problem, which has been increasing in the developed countries in particular. In turn, perfectionism is a central feature of eating disorders, as well as a factor of pathogenesis, maintenance and an important factor in the treatment of these disorders. Objective: This study aims to analyze the predictive role of perfectionism dimensions at the eating dysfunctional attitudes. Method: The sample is composed by 224 college students and they completed the Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (FMPS-24) and the Eating Attitudes Test -25 (TAA-25). Statistical analyzes were performed using the software IBM SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) version 23.0. Results: The dimensions of perfectionism are correlated with the dimensions of eating attitudes, with the exception of the Personal Standards. There are differences in Bulimic Behaviors dimensions, total food attitudes, Organization and Concern Over Mistakes according to gender. Sociodemographic variables such as gender and nationality are predictive of eating attitudes, Social Pressure to Eat and Bulimic Behaviors; and the Parental Criticism and Organization dimensions are predictors of the Bulimic Behaviors and Diet dimensions. Conclusion The dimension of perfectionism considered as more adaptive is the dimension of Personal Patterns, while the maladaptive dimensions are Parental Criticism and Organization, who are predictors of dysfunctional eating attitudes. The use of the Frost Scale little explored and its detailed dimensions allows to better understand the ethology of the disturbances of the food fórum.

Date of Award	7 Feb 2018
Original language	Portuguese
Awarding Institution	Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Supervisor	Berta Rodrigues Maia (Supervisor)