Experiential avoidance in body dysmorphic disorder |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI, USA;2. Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA;1. Discipline of Psychology, University of New England, Armidale, New South Wales, Australia;2. Psychology Department, University of Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom;1. Kent State University, Department of Psychology, 600 Hilltop Drive, Kent, OH 44242, United States;2. Missouri State University, Department of Psychology, 901 South National Avenue, Springfield, MO 65897, United States |
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| Abstract: | Experiential avoidance (i.e., the attempt to avoid certain internal experiences including bodily sensations, thoughts, emotions, memories, and urges) has been studied in various psychological disorders. However, research examining experiential avoidance in individuals with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is limited and inconsistent. The present study compared experiential avoidance in individuals with primary BDD (n = 23) to healthy controls (n = 22). Standardized measures were used to assess baseline clinical characteristics as well as experiential avoidance. Compared to healthy controls, individuals with BDD presented with significantly greater experiential avoidance (p < .001, d = −2.51). In BDD, experiential avoidance was positively correlated with depressive symptoms (p < .01) and avoidant coping strategies (p < .01). Clinician sensitivity to experiential avoidance may serve to improve the course of treatment for BDD. |
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| Keywords: | Body dysmorphic disorder Experiential avoidance OC spectrum disorder Body image |
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