Volume : 10, Issue : 1, JAN 2024

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EATING DISORDERS AND PERSONALITY TRAITS

DR.DURGA TAMSOY

Abstract

A link exists between certain personality qualities and various psychiatric diseases. This article provides a thorough examination of the relationship between personality types and eating disorders, specifically focusing on the degree of connection between the two. It presents a complete overview of the fundamental categories of eating disorders and personality traits. Research and theory suggest that personality factors play a crucial role in explaining the diverse range of differences in the timing, intensity, and duration of symptoms seen in people with eating disorders within the same group. The objective of this article is to investigate the correlation between personality qualities and eating disorders. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association, feeding and eating disorders are characterized by persistent disturbances in eating or eating-related behavior that result in alterations in food consumption or absorption and have a substantial impact on physical health or psychosocial functioning. The general populace has a fundamental understanding of these disorders. To summarize, there is a correlation between certain personality qualities and the likelihood of developing an eating issue.

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