Analyzing the relation between self-esteem and eating disorders: differential effects of self-liking and self-competence.
Research in the past has demonstrated an association between low self-esteem and eating disorders. Recent research on self-esteem has shown, however, that self-esteem is composed of two distinct factors--self-liking and self-competence. The present study examined the relation between these two self-esteem factors and both eating disorders and eating disturbed cognitions. A total of 51 female participants from a high-risk population were clinically interviewed to identify the eating disorder and administered a series of questionnaires that included a measure of self-liking and self-competence. A strong relationship was found between self-liking and eating disorders, but no relationship was found between self-competence and eating disorders.
Silvera
D H
DH
University of Tromsø, Norway.
Bergersen
T D
TD
Bjørgum
L
L
Perry
J A
JA
Rosenvinge
J H
JH
Holte
A
A
D000328:Adult; D000856:Anorexia Nervosa / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology; D001828:Body Image; D002032:Bulimia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology; D001068:Feeding and Eating Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010552:Personality Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D012649:Self Concept; D013334:Students / Q000523:psychology