Physical Self-perception, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, and Smoking Behavior
Methods : A cross-sectional study design was selected to study women (n= 364) who completed a 79-item questionnaire that measured physical self-perceptions and BDD.
Results : BDD items, including fear of weight gain, social avoidance and comparison, along with perceptions of physical health and medical use, predicted smoking behavior.
Conclusions : Negative perceptions of physical health and 3 diagnostic components associated with BDD may moderate smoking cessation attempts and maintain smoking behavior among collegeage women.
Keywords: body dysmorphic disorder; body image; physical self-perception; smoking; tobacco use
Document Type: Research Article
Affiliations: 1 Assistant Professor, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Sport Science, Kennesaw State University, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw, GA.
Publication date: 2008-05-01
The American Journal of Health Behavior seeks to improve the quality of life through multidisciplinary health efforts in fostering a better understanding of the multidimensional nature of both individuals and social systems as they relate to health behaviors.
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