BODY DYSMORPHIC DISORDER, SELF-OBJECTION AND COMPETITIVE ATTITUDE IN INDIVIDUALS APPLICATION TO DERMATOLOGY CLINIC

Abstract

Abstract: Purpose: Body dysmorphic disorder is important because it is a frequently encountered disorder in the dermatological patient group. This research aims to understand the relationship between body dysmorphic disorder and selfobjectification and competitive attitude and related factors. Method: The study was interviewed with 43 people who applied to the dermatology outpatient clinic between July 2022 and September 2022. Body Dysmorphic Disorder Screening- Self-Assessment Form was used to evaluate body dysmorphic disorder symptoms, Objectified Body Consciousness Scale was used to evaluate self-objectification, Competitive Attitude Scale was used to measure understanding of competitiveness. Study data were evaluated with t-test in independent groups, one-way analysis of variance and correlation analysis. Results: In the study, it was determined that the average age of the individuals who applied to the dermatology outpatient clinic was 26.49 and 69.8% of them were women. There was a significant positive correlation between body dysmorphic disorder symptom severity and body monitoring (rp = 0.32, p<0.05) and comparison (rp = 0.43, p<0.005) sub-dimensions; significant and negative correlations were found between body dysmorphic disorder symptom severity and competitive pleasure (rp = -0.40, p<0.05) sub-dimension. Conclusion: It is seen that watching and comparing one’s own body has a negative effect on the severity of body dysmorphic disorder. Determining the factors that feed the body monitoring and comparison behaviors will increase the success in the treatment of the dermatological patient group.