1. Body dysmorphic symptoms: phenomenology and ethnicity.
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Marques L, LeBlanc N, Weingarden H, Greenberg JL, Traeger LN, Keshaviah A, and Wilhelm S
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- Adolescent, Adult, Black or African American psychology, Black or African American statistics & numerical data, Ethnicity statistics & numerical data, Female, Hispanic or Latino psychology, Hispanic or Latino statistics & numerical data, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Self Concept, Self Report, United States, White People psychology, White People statistics & numerical data, Young Adult, Body Dysmorphic Disorders psychology, Body Image, Ethnicity psychology
- Abstract
Differences in the presentation of clinical features of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) across ethnic groups have received little investigation. The current study assessed BDD symptoms in an ethnically diverse sample of adults (n=401) using an online survey. Participants completed self-report measures assessing BDD symptoms, body parts of concern and BDD behaviors. Compared to Caucasian participants, no significant differences were found in body parts or behaviors reported by Latino or African American participants. Significant group differences did emerge between Asian and Caucasian participants. Specifically, Asians reported more concern with straight hair and dark skin and fewer body shape concerns than Caucasians. Asians also endorsed lower rates of grooming, touching body parts, and camouflaging and higher rates of exercise compared to Caucasians. Although most clinical features of BDD appear similar across ethnic groups, results showed some differences in body parts and behaviors between Caucasians and Asian Americans with BDD symptoms., (Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)
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- 2011
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