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Body Image Disturbance in Dysmorphophobia

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 January 2018

G. E. Hardy
G. E. Hardy*
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry, 15 Hyde Terrace, Leeds and Psychology Department, Rotherham District General Hospital, Moorgate Road, Rotherham
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Summary

Two repertory grids relating to body image and interpersonal relationships were administered to dysmorphophobic, psoriatic and control subjects. Both dysmorphophobics and psoriatics expressed dissatisfaction with their body image and, in addition, dysmorphophobics were dissatisfied with their interpersonal relationships. The dysmorphophobic group were also less happy with their self-concept than the other two groups.

Type
Research Article
Information
The British Journal of Psychiatry , Volume 141 , Issue 2 , August 1982 , pp. 181 - 185
Copyright
Copyright © Royal College of Psychiatrists, 1982 

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