A New Study Sheds Light on the Role of Personality in Eating Disorders
Clariane continues its commitment to clinical research aimed at providing increasingly personalized care. We are proud to announce the publication of a scientific study examining the influence of personality traits on body dissatisfaction in patients with eating disorders, with or without co-occurring addictions.
Conducted at ITA Salud Mental, Clariane’s expert mental health brand in Spain, this research was carried out in collaboration with the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, under the leadership of Marisol Mora.
The Influence of Personality Traits on Body Image in Female Patients with an Eating Disorder versus a Dual Diagnosis
Key findings
The study highlights several important observations:
• Levels of body dissatisfaction were comparable in patients with eating disorders alone and those with a dual diagnosis including addictions.
• In patients with eating disorders, higher impulsivity, lower self-transcendence, and younger age were associated with greater body dissatisfaction.
• In patients with co-occurring addictions, high novelty seeking combined with low self-directedness was linked to increased body dissatisfaction.
These findings emphasize the importance of incorporating psychological profiles into the design of personalized care pathways
Takeaways
This study identifies practical levers for tailoring therapeutic interventions and enhancing the effectiveness of care provided by clinical teams.
It is part of a series of two studies focused on eating disorders with comorbid addictive behaviors, based entirely on data from patients at Ita Salud Mental.
Clariane also wishes to acknowledge the patients who participated in this research, whose contribution is essential to the continuous improvement of knowledge and care practices.
Méthodology
The clinical sample for both studies consisted exclusively of patients from ITA Mental Health. Special recognition should be given to their participation, which has contributed to advancing understanding of eating disorders.
Read the first study, published in 2020 in the Journal of Dual Diagnosis