Abstract
The prevalence of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) was investigated in a non-clinical sample. German college students ( n=133; 73.7% female) completed self-report questionnaires assessing BDD, self-esteem, symptoms of depression, obsessive–compulsive disorder and skin picking. Based on our data, seven participants (5.3%) satisfied DSM-IV BDD criteria. Significant differences were found between students with and without BDD in the number of endorsed obsessive–compulsive disorder symptoms. Poor body image was associated with poor self-esteem, symptoms of depression and obsessive–compulsive disorder. One student with BDD also reported severe skin picking. In conclusion, BDD is a common psychiatric disorder in college students.
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