Is perfectionism a risk factor for adolescent body dysmorphic symptoms? Evidence for a prospective association.

This study provides preliminary evidence for self-oriented perfectionism being a risk factor for the development of BDD in youth. If replicated, these findings could highlight the potential value of targeting self-oriented perfectionism in prevention and early intervention programs for BDD.
Source: Journal of Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders - Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research