Perceived Incompetence Moderates the Relationship Between Maladaptive Perfectionism and Disordered Eating

Authors: Ferrier-Auerbach, Amanda¹; Martens, Matthew¹

Source: Eating Disorders, Volume 17, Number 4, July 2009 , pp. 333-344(12)

Publisher: Routledge, part of the Taylor & Francis Group

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Abstract:

Maladaptive perfectionism and perceived incompetence are two factors associated with disordered eating. In this study, we examined whether perceived incompetence moderated the relationship between maladaptive perfectionism and disordered eating. Three hundred fifteen college women completed surveys assessing eating habits and levels of perceived incompetence and perfectionism. Results supported a moderating effect of perceived incompetence such that as levels of perceived incompetence increased, the relationship between maladaptive perfectionism and disordered eating became increasingly strong. These results imply that clinicians may want to focus efforts on helping clients learn to set healthy goals and improve their perception of competence in life domains.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1080/10640260902991244

Affiliations: 1: Department of Educational & Counseling Psychology, University at Albany, State University of New York, Albany, New York, USA

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